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Exploring the role of visualization and engagement in computer science education

Naps, Thomas L., Rößling, Guido, Almstrum, Vicki, Dann, Wanda, Fleischer, Rudolf, Hundhausen, Chris, Korhonen, Ari, Malmi, Lauri, McNally, Myles, Rodger, Susan, Velázquez-Iturbide, J. Ángel·2003·ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
DOI 10.1145/782941.782998
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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.

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Authors
Naps, T. L., Rößling, G., Almstrum, V., Dann, W., Fleischer, R., Hundhausen, C., Korhonen, A., Malmi, L., McNally, M., Rodger, S., & Velázquez-Iturbide, J. Á.
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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
Publisher
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Published
2002-06-24
Volume
35
Issue
2
Pages
131-152
ISSN
0097-8418 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1145/782941.782998
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References
40
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journal article
Language
en
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Naps, T. L., Rößling, G., Almstrum, V., Dann, W., Fleischer, R., Hundhausen, C., Korhonen, A., Malmi, L., McNally, M., Rodger, S., & Velázquez-Iturbide, J. Á. (2003). Exploring the role of visualization and engagement in computer science education. ACM SIGCSE Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1145/782941.782998

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