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Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Review  How is blogging going?  Let’s preview some of your visual designs of atmosphere  Visit blogs and provide comment to at least two different designs.  Work with a small groups of 3 to 4 people and identify one of the designs that is most effective. Note reasons for your choice.

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge The Idea is Not New  Creativity is critical to design of interactive and visual representations  Every new representation is innovation

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Here is what kids are doing

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Information Visualization  Information Visualization is a process of transforming data and information into a visual form allowing someone to explore  Interdisciplinary nature of this activity: computer graphics, electronic engineering, information systems, information science, …  Envision of information works at intersection of images, words, numbers, art (Tuffte, 1983)

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Key Elements  We can present a lot of information in a small screen space, communicate complex ideas through visual simplicity… Visual Interface Data Request Send

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Information Visualization Examples

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Intentional Information Search

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Adding Interactivity – Learning Objects

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Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge What is a Learning Objects? Representation designed to afford uses in different educational contexts Utilizes interactive nature of contemporary technology Leverages on multimedia capabilities: text, graphics, animation, audio, video, etc. As a representation it is not a copy but it stands for something from the world or mind It originated with pedagogical intentions and for educational purpose It can be reused in different educational contexts (including those unforeseen by the designer)

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Learning Objects (Churchill, 2006)  Information Objects  Display of information organized and represented with modalities  Conceptual Models  Representation of a key concept or related concepts of subject matter  Contextual Representations  Data displayed as it emerges from represented authentic scenario …Continues on Next Page

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Learning Objects (Churchill, 2006, ETR&D) …Continues from Previous Page  Simulation Objects  Representation of some real-life system or process  Practice Objects  Drill and practice with feedback, educational game or representation that allows practice and learning of certain procedures  Presentation Object  Direct instruction and presentation resources designed with the intention to transmit specific subject matter

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Task for Your  How can visual and interactive material engage student learning in your discipline?  Can you think of a learning object in your own curriculum?

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Crystal Xcelsius

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Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge Design a Learning Object Your task: 1.Design a simple learning object to help student understand what impacts shape of a rain drop. 2.Work with a partner 3. Present your work in your blog 4. Provide feedback to at least one design develop by someone

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge For Rest of Tonight  Let’s have some feedback about the module so far  Survey number is Go to

Interactive Representations of Information and Knowledge References for Reading  Churchill, D ). Towards a useful classification of learning objects. Educational Technology Research and Development.  Gershon, N., Stephen G. Eick, S.G., & Card, S. (). Information visualization. Interactions, March, 9-15.