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

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Benjamin Bach
University of Edinburgh
Samuel Huron
Télécom Paris
Uta Hinrichs
University of Edinburgh
Jonathan C. Roberts
School of Computer Science & Engineering
Sheelagh Carpendale
Simon Fraser University

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.

Keywords

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

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