Visual Analytics Detect the Expected Discover the Unexpected A Tutorial for Middle School and High School Teachers Introduction 1

Tutorial Outline Introduction Module 1.What is Visual Analytics? Module 2.Proper Visualization Construction and Use Module 3.Misinformation and Lying with Graphics Module 4.Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Why and How They Use Visualizations Module 5.Understandable Applications Module 6.Exercises and Resources for the Classroom Conclusion 2

Module 1: What is Visual Analytics? Definition Detect the Expected and Discover the Unexpected Fun Example to Get You Thinking Serious Example – Cancer Rates Historical Examples 3

Module 2: Proper Visualization Construction and Use Proper Construction of Graph & Chart Poor Construction and Use Abuses of Visualization 4

Module 3: Misinformation and Lying With Graphics Statistics Statistical Sampling Historical Examples Historic Elections Problems with Data Collection Social Aspect Use a critical eye 5

Module 4: Visual Analytics and the Department of Homeland Security Why Visual Analytics is important to DHS Ongoing Projects 6

Module 5: Understandable Applications Applications Fun Informative Interesting 7

Module 6: Classroom Exercises and Resources Exercises for Each Module General Topic Exercises 8

Tutorial Outline Introduction Module 1 What is Visual Analytics? Module 2Proper Visualization Construction and Use Module 3Misinformation and Lying with Graphics Module 4Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Why and How They Use Visualizations Module 5Understandable Applications Module 6Exercises and Resources for the Classroom Conclusion 9