Welcome to Fundamentals of Data Visualization!
0. Introduction to the class
*Individual Activity: Graph Thyself
The Why, What, and How of Data Visualization
1. Vision and the Brain
How we see, how we process
2. Color
This is amazing. Seriously.
*Pair and Share Activity: Visual Critique
3. Toolbox
Pre-attentive | Gestalt | Stats | Forms
*Pair and Share Activity: Visual Critique Part II
4. Storytelling
How to tell a story with a visualization
5. Bringing it to the Library
With this foundation, how can we bring this to our libraries, and to our communities?
* Hands on Excel activity
* Group Activity: Brainstorm and Share
Fundamentals of Data Visualization: 4 Hour Continuing Education Workshop
Certified by the Medical Library Association
Data is everywhere, but too often, its presentation is about as interesting as a wet dishrag. I believe that data can be engaging when presented with clarity and style. This talk will discuss the basic principles of good visual design. Along the way, I will present case studies on the good, the bad and the ugly in data visualization. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but excellent visualization of data is priceless.