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Paula Marcelle; Okan Arslan; Aishat Balogun; Monalisa Dash – Journal of Visual Literacy, 2024
The purpose of this paper is to examine how infographics are used in the dynamics of designing or creating in the teaching and learning process. Utilising a bibliometric approach and content analysis, we examined a sample of 760 documents from the Web of Science and Scopus databases with no lower time limit until November 2023. The analyses aimed…
Descriptors: Visual Literacy, Computer Graphics, Visual Aids, Visual Learning
Jaleniauskiene, Evelina; Kasperiuniene, Judita – E-Learning and Digital Media, 2023
In education, infographics may be used to promote active learning and engage learners in the creation of more diverse learning artefacts. This study aims to analyze the application of infographics in higher education. The authors conducted a scoping review of the scientific articles to analyze the use of infographics across a variety of university…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Instructional Materials, Higher Education, Class Activities
Zingisa Nkosinkulu – Journal of Visual Literacy, 2024
This article embarks on an exploration of the transformative influence of infographics within the educational landscape, tracing their impact from the Gen-Alpha era onwards. Infographics emerge as dynamic visual tools, transcending generational boundaries and establishing a universal language of comprehension. From catering to the digital fluency…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Visual Literacy, Recreational Activities, Leisure Time
Sahiti, Qendresa; Stamp, Jennifer A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Introduction: There is a history of overlap between art and science education, particularly in anatomy and other related medical specialties. Technological advances have increased exposure to visual images and creation and sharing of image-based content is commonplace. Statement of the Problem: The use of visual content and activities in education…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Psychology, Neurosciences, Teaching Methods
Duesbery, Luke; Braun-Monegan, Jenelle; Liu, Kimy; McCoy, Jan – Journal of Visual Literacy, 2017
The quality of a data display can have an impact on the interpretation of those data. A survey of the literature indicates that data displays can vary in quality of accuracy, clarity, and efficacy. In this study we develop and apply an evaluative rubric to graphs in a sample of six education journals: three research and three practitioner. Results…
Descriptors: Data, Graphic Arts, Visual Aids, Data Interpretation
Blummer, Barbara – Journal of Visual Literacy, 2015
The ubiquitousness of images in the digital era highlights the importance of individuals' visual communication skills in the 21st Century. We conducted a literature review of visual literacy initiatives in academic institutions to illustrate best practices for imparting these skills in students. The literature review identified five categories of…
Descriptors: Visual Literacy, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Best Practices
Colle, Royal; Glass, Sandra – Media in Education and Development, 1986
Discusses and illustrates problems with the interpretation of visual materials used in rural development campaigns in developing countries. The association between pictorial experience and pictorial literacy is examined, and guidelines are suggested for visual communicators. (LRW)
Descriptors: Design, Developing Nations, Illustrations, Rural Development
Chipman, Susan F. – 1987
Visual knowledge is an enormously important part of our total knowledge. The psychological study of learning and knowledge has focused almost exclusively on verbal materials. Today, the advance of technology is making the use of visual communication increasingly feasible and popular. However, this enthusiasm involves the illusion that visual…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comprehension, Technological Advancement, Visual Aids
Young, Judith K.; Ragan, Tillman J. – 1980
This paper briefly reviews some of the literature on the use of visual imagery in the conceptualization and solution of mathematical problems, especially its use in the learning of mathematics by children, and notes that a mutually facilitative effect occurs between mathematics and visual aptitude. A bibliography, a short list of resource…
Descriptors: Children, Imagery, Literature Reviews, Mathematical Concepts
Hortin, John A. – 1980
It is proposed that visual literacy be defined as the ability to understand (read) and use (write) images and to think and learn in terms of images. This definition includes three basic principles: (1) visuals are a language and thus analogous to verbal language; (2) a visually literate person should be able to understand (read) images and use…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Ideography, Imagery

Ajayi-Dopemu, Yinka – Journal of Educational Television, 1982
Discusses the differences of perception and interpretation of visual aids between African and Western students and considers the implications for designers and producers of learning materials for African students. (Author/JJD)
Descriptors: African Culture, Communication Problems, Cultural Traits, Developing Nations
Schlenker, Richard M.; Perry, Constance M. – 1983
Visual literacy literature published during 1965-1975 was surveyed. Entries cited in psychological abstracts, dissertation abstracts, Scientific American, Resources in Education (RIE), and Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE) were grouped under the following categories: definition, information transmission, advanced organization,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Color, Diagrams, Educational Research
Hunt, Jeffrey L. – 1993
Learning research in visuals and media from education is reviewed, summarized, and extrapolated for the planetarium. Of particular interest is research into the use of cuing, with relevance to the planetarium display. It has been demonstrated that viewers can learn more if they are told about the important concepts and terms before the planetarium…
Descriptors: Cues, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities, Educational Media
Gueulette, David G. – 1993
This investigation of a decade of discussion on the uses of media for adult learning continues a collection of information that was initiated in September 1974 in an earlier bibliography. This report describes the methodology and search strategies employed in a comprehensive review of research on the applications of visual and digital technologies…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bibliographic Databases, Distance Education, Educational Media