Paper Info
Title
Exploring the role of visualization and engagement in computer science education
Abstract
Visualization technology can be used to graphically illustrate various concepts in computer science. We argue that such technology, no matter how well it is designed, is of little educational value unless it engages learners in an active learning activity. Drawing on a review of experimental studies of visualization effectiveness, we motivate this position against the backdrop of current attitudes and best practices with respect to visualization use. We suggest a new taxonomy of learner engagement with visualization technology. Grounded in Bloom's well-recognized taxonomy of understanding, we suggest metrics for assessing the learning outcomes to which such engagement may lead. Based on these taxonomies of engagement and effectiveness metrics, we present a framework for experimental studies of visualization effectiveness. Interested computer science educators are invited to collaborate with us by carrying out studies within this framework.
Year
DOI
Venue
2003
10.1145/782941.782998
ACM Sigcse Bulletin
Keywords
Field
DocType
effectiveness metrics,well-recognized taxonomy,new taxonomy,active learning activity,visualization technology,experimental study,interested computer science educator,computer science,computer science education,visualization effectiveness,learner engagement,best practice,active learning
Graphics,Active learning,Best practice,Visualization,Computer science,Visual analytics,Knowledge management,Learner engagement,Multimedia
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
35
2
0097-8418
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
258
18.77
20
Authors
11
Search Limit
100258
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Thomas L. Naps169077.78
Guido Rößling267677.41
Vicki Almstrum351049.46
Wanda Dann4506127.32
Rudolf Fleischer594985.69
Christopher D. Hundhausen625819.11
Ari Korhonen780667.48
Lauri Malmi81050142.12
Myles McNally927322.08
Susan Rodger1026221.01
J. Ángel Velázquez-iturbide1158966.68