Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Learning Technology Guide - DEV

Venngage*

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What is it?

Venngage is an online platform that allows users to create visually appealing infographics, presentations, reports, and other types of visual content.

What is its purpose?

The purpose of Venngage is to simplify and make the process of creating visually compelling content more accessible to individuals who possess no design experience. By providing user-friendly design tools and a wide variety of templates, Venngage aims to help users communicate information in an effective and visually appealing way.

How do I use it?

Venngage can be accessed by signing up or logging in by visiting the Venngage website through your browser. You can sign up using your email address or social media accounts like Google or Facebook. To sign up with your Memorial University email account, simply select the Sign in with Google option and log in using your MUN credentials to complete your registration.

Why would I use it?

  • It can be used on any web browser without any paywalls or special software.
  • The tool's interface is very user-friendly, making it easy for anyone with no designing, programming, or coding experience.
  • Multiple users can collaborate simultaneously on a shared document. (payment required).
  • Venngage enables you to incorporate your brand elements, such as colors, fonts, and logos, into your designs, which ensures consistency across your visual content and brand identity.

Quick Facts
Category
Content Delivery
Rating Level 
Web Search
Website
Venngage*
Last Modified
22 June 2023
Created
02 June 2023
License Available 
No
More Info

Security Concerns
Yes
Technical Support 
Vendor
Platform(s) 
Web browser, Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android

Ratings Information

CITL Rating

Select any category below for details about the criteria for each rating.

Functionality: ★★★
Scale:★★★
Works Well.
Ease of Use:★★★
Works Well.
Tech Support/Help Availability (for Instructors):★★☆
Minor Concerns. Technical support is provided by the vendor.
Tech Support/Help Availability (for Students):★★☆
Minor Concerns. Technical support is provided by the vendor.
Hypermediality :
Not Applicable.
Accessibility: ★★★
Accessibility Standards:★★★
Works Well. Venngage offers several guides for accessible design.
User-focused participation:★★★
Works Well.
Required Equipment:★★★
Works Well.
Technical: ★★★
Integration/Embedding within a Learning Management System (LMS) :★☆☆
Serious Concerns. The tool is not integrated or embedded within a Learning Management System (LMS).
Operating Systems:★★★
Works Well.
Web Browser:★★★
Works Well.
Additional Technical Requirements:★★★
Works Well.
Mobile Design: ★☆☆
Access:★☆☆
Serious Concerns. The tool does not offer a mobile app.
Functionality:★☆☆
Serious Concerns. The tool does not offer a mobile app.
Offline Access:★☆☆
Serious Concerns. The tool does not offer a mobile app.
Usage and Account Set Up: ★★★
Sign Up/Sign In:★★★
Works Well.
Cost of Use:★★☆
Minor Concerns. Free account is limited to 5 designs. The premium account allows for unlimited designs for $19 per month and the business account allows for real-time collaboration for $49 per month.
Archiving, Saving, and Exporting Data :★★★
Works Well.
Data Privacy and Ownership:★★★
Works Well.
Social Presence:
Collaboration :
Not Applicable.
User Accountability:
Not Applicable.
Diffusion:
Not Applicable.
Teaching Presence:
Facilitation:
Not Applicable.
Customization:
Not Applicable.
Learning Analytics:
Not Applicable.
Cognitive Presence:
Enhancement of Cognitive Task(s):
Not Applicable.
Higher Order Thinking:
Not Applicable.
Feedback on Learning:
Not Applicable.

Security and Privacy

This service is not offered by Memorial University and has not been reviewed by Information Management and Protection. Once the content is created, its use is governed by the terms of use of Venngage. Special consideration should be given to the content of the images for privacy and copyright considerations.

Support Information

Venngage offers support through its Support Centre, Video Guides, and Blog pages.

Note: Instructional Support is available through CITL. Please connect with Learning Technology Coaches for assistance ltc_citl@mun.ca or visit the Teaching and Learning Exchange in ED 1001, St. John’s Campus.

Contact

Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

230 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, NL, CANADA, A1B 3X9

Postal Address: P.O. Box 4200, St. John's, NL, CANADA, A1C 5S7

Tel: (709) 864-8000