Online Charts

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Review Overview

A. Instruction

B. Design

C. Engagement

Online Charts: A Resource for Data Presentation

Summary : Making Charts Easy!

Free!

Online Chart Tools allows users to graphically represent data in a variety of forms. To do so, users first select the type of chart they wish to create, and their options include: Bar, Line, Area, Pie, Pyramid, and more. After selecting the type of chart, users are able to modify its color scheme, appearance, and design. Users then click the “Next” button to advance. At this step, users add labels for each axis and the data to be presented. Again, users click the “Next” button to advance to final screen. Here, users are able to modify the font style and size before tapping the “Next” button to preview the chart. While previewing the chart, users can click the different size options on the top left of the screen to choose which setting displays the chart to their liking. Once settled, users are to once more click the “Next” button to download or save their chart using the provided options.

Instructional Ideas

When learning about charts, teachers and students can view this website together. Next, teachers can lead students through an activity where they discuss the benefits and appropriate uses of each chart included in this website. Students can take notes about the different charts and when to use them. This activity can work as a springboard to the following instructional ideas.
Teachers can divide a class into small groups of students. Each group can be given a data set. Working together, the group will have to decide the best way to present their data using this website. Choices groups will have to make when creating their chart include: (1) Which chart type best presents the data, (2) Labels for the different axes needed for the chart, and (3) Color schemes/designs for the chart. When finished, the teacher can have each group present their chart and explain why they designed the chart in the way they did. Explanations can be verbal or written using an Office app.
After conducting an experiment and recording data, students can be required to use this website in order to create a chart the displays the data. Students can also write a short explanation that discusses the data presented in the chart.
After solving a math problem, students can graph their data using this website.

A1. Rigor
A2. 21st Century Skills
A3. Conn. to Future Learning
A4. Value of Errors
A5. Feedback to Teacher
A6. Level of Material
A7. Cooperative Learning
A8. Accom. of Individual Diff.

B1. Ability to Save Progress
B2. Platform Integration
B3. Screen Design
B4. Ease of Use
B5. Navigation
B6. Goal Orientation
B7. Information Presentation
B8. Media Integration
B9. Cultural Sensitivity