The effectiveness of using infographics on academic achievement: A meta-analysis and a meta-thematic analysis

Abstract

This study aims to reinterpret the findings of the studies investigating the effectiveness of using infographics on academic achievement. A mixed methods research design including both quantitative and qualitative sections was adopted on the use of infographics in education. For this purpose, a meta-analysis of 12 empirical studies on the effect of using infographics on academic achievement in education carried out during the period from 2016 to 2021 was conducted. Some moderator analyses such as school grades, implementation period and school subjects in which infographics were used were also conducted to reveal the effectiveness of using infographics in education. The findings suggest that using infographics in education has a positive effect on academic achievement and the effect is at a large level (g =1.599). In terms of moderator analyses, the academic achievement changed according to implementation periods of infographics. The highest effect size was in the "4-5 weeks" group (g = 1.343). The meta-thematic aspect of this study revealed three dimensions of infographics as cognitive contributions, challenges in using and development of infographics and, suggestions for application. More empirical studies are suggested to test the expressed power of infographics as an effective visual communication tool and teaching material.

The Effectiveness of using Infographics on the Academic Achievement of Elementary Students

“…Additionally, it reduces the duration. Rather to engaging in extensive textual analysis, visual scanning offers a more efficient means of information processing (Elaldi & Çifçi, 2021). The process of converting mundane numerical and textual data into visually captivating images and illustrations enhances efficiency and expedites the transmission of information.…”

“…The utilization of infographics plays a crucial role in effectively communicating information to the minds of students. The matter of information organization has emerged as a significant concern in the contemporary day due to the disorder caused by extensive amounts of unprocessed data (Elaldi & Çifçi, 2021). This is the rationale behind the necessity for the utilization of created information, such as graphs, symbols, and pictures, by individuals.…”

“…Adobe Illustrator: The application is widely regarded as the leading choice among designers for infographic creation, renowned for its exceptional adaptability and capacity to generate visually appealing outcomes (Elaldi & Çifçi, 2021).…”

Facets of algorithmic literacy: Information, experience, and individual factors predict attitudes toward algorithmic systems

“…An illustration of this 2×2 factorial design is provided in the supplemental materials. Educators have long found the positive influence of infographics in various learning outcomes ranging from greater academic achieving such as knowledge gain as well as long retention of knowledge, to self-efficacy for continuous learning (see Elaldı and Çifçi, 2021). The effectiveness of infographics is even more evident in translating science concepts that are abstract and complicated to the public (Barlow et al, 2021).…”

Infographics implemented by educative institutions

“…Regarding the impact that this tool has on the understanding of thematic content, some authors conclude that it facilitates the retention and appropriation of knowledge for all types of students, even those with lower school achievement (Alrwele, 2017; Baglama et al, 2017;Bernal Gamboa & Guzmán Cedillo, 2021;Elaldı & Çifçi, 2021;Fazdil, 2018;Minervini, 2005;Valero-Sancho & Morera, 2019). Likewise, using infographics as a tool for reviewing, reinforcing, or expanding learning has been significant (Becerra et al, 2021;Macías-Castro et al, 2017;Sanz-Lorente & Castejón-Bolea, 2018).…”