Visual Learning for Science and Engineering

McGrath, Michael B.; Brown, Judith R.

Visual Learning for Science and Engineering

Files

WP_formatted_final.DL.pdf (5.62 MB)

Date

2005

Authors

McGrath, Michael B.
Brown, Judith R.

Presentation

Abstract

Visual Learning is the use of graphics, images and animations to enable and enhance learning. This White Paper examines the emergence of Visual Learning in Science and Engineering, an important methodology for learning and understanding scientific principles. It highlights successful activities in classrooms throughout the world and points out some areas where more work is needed.

Description

This work was supported by National Science Foundation under the grant DUE-0407830. All opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations in any material resulting from this work are those of the principal investigators, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. This work may be freely copied and distributed. Parts of this White Paper appeared in IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, Volume 25, No. 5, pp. 56- 63 and were presented in the Eurographics 2005 Educators Programme.