Abstract
This paper presents the VisTools Marketplace, a learning activity to engage learners in understanding tools for visualisation and sharing individual knowledge about tools. With the growing number of tools for data exploration and the creation of visualisations, e.g., for visual communication, it is important to provide bespoke learning resources and teach learners the diversity and individual characteristics of tools. Our activity follows a peer-learning approach and is structured into two parts: a discussion among ‘experts’ about known tools and their experience with these tools; and a discussion phase in which ‘novices’ discuss with ‘experts’ and try to place tools within a simple framework. Preliminary feedback from running this activity as part of an online course with professionals indicates high engagement and lasting discussions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE VIS Workshop on Data Vis Activities to Facilitate Learning, Reflecting, Discussing, and Designing |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 26 Oct 2020 |
| Event | IEEE VIS Workshop on Data Vis Activities to Facilitate Learning, Reflecting, Discussing, and Designing - Virtual Workshop Duration: 26 Oct 2020 → 26 Oct 2020 https://visactivities.github.io/ |
Workshop
| Workshop | IEEE VIS Workshop on Data Vis Activities to Facilitate Learning, Reflecting, Discussing, and Designing |
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| Abbreviated title | VisActivities 2020 |
| City | Virtual Workshop |
| Period | 26/10/20 → 26/10/20 |
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