Prepared by: Robert Crow, Stephanie Frazier, Maria Swygert

Presented byChuck McConnell

April 21, 2003

From the expert…

Workshop Overview

What is visual learning?

Examples of visual learning• Informational graphics

• Concept mapping

Practice

Assessment

What is Visual Learning?

A graphical way of working withideas and presenting information

An expression of thoughts and feelings

Illustration of the cognitive theoryin instruction

Why is Visual Learning important?

Good design aids accessibility

- Rehabilitation Act

-Visual language

Audience is a partner in learning,rather than a passive listener/viewer

Provides a more accurate depiction ofinformation

Why is Visual Learning Important?

Informational Graphics:

Using Pictures & Words to

Convey Meaning

Drilling Natural Gas

A Cure for Alzheimer’s

Board Game

Study the next image.

Use your handouts to

answer questions about this

information graphic

Napoleon’s

march into Russia

Assessment #1

Concept Maps:“Meaningful learning

involves the assimilation of new

concepts and propositions into existing cognitive

structures.”

What is Concept Mapping?

Technique for representing thestructure of information visually

Several uses:Taking notesBrainstorming

Communicating complex ideasScenario thinking/planning

Advantages of Concept Mapping

Visual symbols are quicklyand easily recognized

Allows holistic understanding

Easy to scan for general ideas/concepts

Types of Concept Maps

Spider MapThe central

theme or unifying factor in the center of

the map.Sub-themes surround the

center.

Types of Concept Maps

Hierarchy Map

Presents information in a

descending order of

importance. Distinguishing

factors determine the placement of information.

Types of Concept Maps

Flowchart Map

Organizes informationin a linear

format

Types of Concept Maps

Systems Map

Organizes informationin a linear

format but with the

addition of inputs and

outputs

How to Create a Concept Map

Inspiration software

Concept Mapping Exercise

How to Create a Concept Map

Print in capitals

Use unlined paper

Connect all words and phrases

Use the organizational patterns

Write everything you can think of

Can you develop a concept map of

the following picture?

Creating a Concept Map

Assessment #2

News Media Graphics:

Deciphering the

chart junk

http://www.katebrigham.com/thesis/demo_interface.htm

Decoding Media ~ Flash Interactive

El Correo (Spain)We're having good reader

feedback about these kind of war graphics.

We're trying to avoid the

"Map and arrows and

flying around planes"

formula and trying to create

graphics that tell stories to our readers.

Goof-ups Happen

Questions?

Media Informational Graphicshttp://poynterextra.org/extra/ARTOFEXPLANATION/archive/index.htm

Tufte's Sitehttp://www.edwardtufte.com/1200800425/tufte/

Flash News Sitehttp://www.katebrigham.com/thesis/demo_interface.htm

Website Resources

Prepared by: Robert Crow, Stephanie Frazier, Maria Swygert

Presented byChuck McConnell

April 21, 2003