Post on 31-Mar-2015
Topic 3Instructional
graphics
Topic 3Instructional
graphics
OWT 410OWT 410
Instructional graphicsInstructional graphics
Definition of instructional graphics
Functions of instructional graphics
Types of instructional graphics
Definition of instructional graphicsDefinition of instructional graphics
• Instructional graphics help explain something to the viewer in a manner that hopefully increases retention of the subject matter.
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• Retention refers to the retainment (memorisation) of subject matter or content.
Instructional graphicsInstructional graphics
Definition of instructional graphics
Functions of instructional graphics
Types of instructional graphics
Functions of instructional graphicsFunctions of instructional graphics
Instructional graphics have seven possible functions:
• Descriptive: To show what an object looks like. Example …
• Expressive: To make an impact on the learner. Example …
• Constructional: To show how parts fit together into the whole. Example …
• Functional: To show a process or the organisation of a system in a simplified manner. Example …
• Logico-mathematical: To display mathematical concepts such as a curve graph. Some line graphs and charts with a scaled X and Y axis fall into this category. Example …
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Functions of instructional graphicsFunctions of instructional graphics
• Algorithmic: To show a holistic picture of the range of possibilities. Flow charts fall into this category. Example …
• Data display: Illustrating textual data visually. Bar charts, pie charts, and histograms fall into this category. Example …
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Definition of instructional graphics
Functions of instructional graphics
Types of instructional graphics
Types of instructional graphicsTypes of instructional graphics
Instructional graphics can be classified as:
• Representational graphics: closely ‘resemble’ the object(s) they depict. For example, a stick figure can represent a person. Example ...
• Analogical graphics: show one thing and by analogy imply something else. For example, a graphic of a sword might be shown to illustrate the concept of medieval warfare. Example ...
• Arbitrary graphics: include tables, charts, and cognitive maps that have no real-life counterpart that they are attempting to portray. Example ...
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Definition of instructional graphics
Functions of instructional graphics
Types of instructional graphics
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Plant cell
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Volcano
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Melting iron ore
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Cargo ship
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Container
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Descriptive graphicDescriptive graphic
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Constructional graphicConstructional graphic
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Functional graphicFunctional graphic
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Algorithmic graphicAlgorithmic graphic
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Logico-mathematical graphicLogico-mathematical graphic
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Data display graphicData display graphic
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Expressive graphicExpressive graphic
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Representational graphicRepresentational graphic
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Analogical graphicAnalogical graphic
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Arbitrary graphicArbitrary graphic
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