Special Issue on Visualization Teaching and Literacy : Guest editors' introduction

Benjamin Bach; Samuel Huron; Uta Hinrichs; Jonathan C. Roberts; Sheelagh Carpendale

doi:10.1109/MCG.2021.3117412

Special Issue on Visualization Teaching and Literacy : Guest editors' introduction

Benjamin Bach
, Samuel Huron
, Uta Hinrichs
, Jonathan C. Roberts
, Sheelagh Carpendale

School of Computer Science & Engineering

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

Abstract

Visualization literacy is the ability to read, write, and create graphical representations of data using digital or physical artifacts. With the rapid adoption of visualizations as a way to analyze and communicate data in every domain of the society, it is becoming essential for every citizen to understand and use visualizations, especially to prevent misuse and misinterpretation. At the same time, developing visualization literacy skills must be high on the education agenda to develop a society of critical and informed citizens, effective and responsible analysts and decision-makers, as well as honest advocates for the use of data that support human values.

Original language	English
Article number	41
Pages (from-to)	13-14
Journal	IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications
Volume	41
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/MCG.2021.3117412
Publication status	Published - 10 Dec 2021

Keywords

Visualisation
Teaching
Visual Literacy
Special Issue
Visualisation activities
teaching visualisation
computer science

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Data Meets Creativity: Authentic Learning through Data Art Design and Exhibition
Roberts, J. C., 20 May 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Computers and Graphics. 19 p., 104248.
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From Data to Insight: Using Contextual Scenarios to Teach Critical Thinking in Data Visualisation
Roberts, J. C., Butcher, P. & Ritsos, P. D., 3 Nov 2025. 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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Challenges and Opportunities in Data Visualization Education: A Call to Action
Bach, B., Keck, M., Rajabiyazdi, F., Losev, T., Meirelles, I., Dykes, J., Laramee, R. S., AlKadi, M., Stoiber, C., Huron, S., Perin, C., Morais, L., Aigner, W., Kosminsky, D., Boucher, M., Knudsen, S., Manataki, A., Aerts, J., Hinrichs, U. & Roberts, J. C. & 1 others, Carpendale, S., Jan 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on visualization and computer graphics. 30, p. 649-660 12 p.
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Data Meets Creativity: The Data Art 2025 Exhibition
Roberts, J. (Contributor)
12 May 2025 → 2 Jun 2025
Activity: Other
EduVis : Workshop on Visualization Education, Literacy, and Activities
Keck, M. (Chair), Huron, S. (Chair), Panagiotidou, G. (Chair), Stoiber, C. (Chair), Rajabiyazdi, F. (Chair), Perin, C. (Chair), Roberts, J. (Chair) & Bach, B. (Chair)
22 Oct 2023 → 27 Oct 2023
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic conference

Best Short Paper (the David Duce award) for: Towards Developing a Digital application for the Five Design-Sheets Methodology
Owen, A. (Recipient) & Roberts, J. (Recipient), 16 Sept 2022
Prize: National/international honour

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Special Issue on Visualization Teaching and Literacy : Guest editors' introduction

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Research output

Data Meets Creativity: Authentic Learning through Data Art Design and Exhibition

From Data to Insight: Using Contextual Scenarios to Teach Critical Thinking in Data Visualisation

Challenges and Opportunities in Data Visualization Education: A Call to Action

Activities

Data Meets Creativity: The Data Art 2025 Exhibition

EduVis : Workshop on Visualization Education, Literacy, and Activities

Prizes

Best Short Paper (the David Duce award) for: Towards Developing a Digital application for the Five Design-Sheets Methodology

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