1. Topic 3 Instructional graphics OWT 410

2. Instructional graphics Definition of instructional graphics Functions of instructional graphics Types of instructional graphics

3. Definition of instructional graphics Instructional graphics help explain something to the viewer in a manner that hopefully increases retention of the subject matter. Part 1 of 1 … 3 Example 1 Example 2Example 3Example 4 Example 5 Retention refers to the retainment (memorisation) of subject matter or content.

4. Instructional graphics Definition of instructional graphics Functions of instructional graphics Types of instructional graphics

5. Functions of instructional graphics Instructional graphics have seven possible functions: Descriptive: To show what an object looks like. Example …Example … Expressive: To make an impact on the learner. Example …Example … Constructional: To show how parts fit together into the whole. Example …Example … Functional: To show a process or the organisation of a system in a simplified manner. Example …Example … Logico-mathematical: To display mathematical concepts such as a curve graph. Some line graphs and charts with a scaled X and Y axis fall into this category. Example …Example … Part 1 of 2 … 6

6. Functions of instructional graphics Algorithmic: To show a holistic picture of the range of possibilities. Flow charts fall into this category. Example …Example … Data display: Illustrating textual data visually. Bar charts, pie charts, and histograms fall into this category. Example …Example … Part 1 of 2 … 3

7. Instructional graphics Definition of instructional graphics Functions of instructional graphics Types of instructional graphics

8. Types of instructional graphics Instructional graphics can be classified as: Representational graphics: closely resemble the object(s) they depict. For example, a stick figure can represent a person. Example... Example... Analogical graphics: show one thing and by analogy imply something else. For example, a graphic of a sword might be shown to illustrate the concept of medieval warfare. Example...Example... Arbitrary graphics: include tables, charts, and cognitive maps that have no real-life counterpart that they are attempting to portray. Example... Example... Part 1 of 1 … 4

9. Instructional graphics Definition of instructional graphics Functions of instructional graphics Types of instructional graphics

10. Instructional graphics Plant cell Return

11. Instructional graphics Volcano Return

12. Instructional graphics Melting iron ore Return

13. Instructional graphics Cargo ship Return

14. Instructional graphics Container Return

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