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Inst7870 - Data Visualization Theory & Practice, Fall 2006, Brett Shelton
Inst7870 - Data Visualization Theory & Practice, Fall 2006, Brett Shelton
Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences - OCW
In this course you will explore the question of what visualization is, and why you should use visualizations for quantitative data. In doing so, you will address theoretical concepts and examine case studies that show the importance of effective visualizations in real world settings.
You will also look at how to interpret meanings in visualizations. Elements of cognitive science theory are addressed, and you will practice techniques to help with your interpretations. An additional objective will center on how to create meaning with your own visualizations, then examine appropriate forms for representation and also review design considerations.
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Inst5270 - Flash, Fall 2006, Andrew Walker
Inst5270 - Flash, Fall 2006, Andrew Walker
Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences - OCW
This course uses Flash 8/Actionscript 2.0. You may also be interested in INST 5245, which uses Flash CS3 (Flash 9)/Actionscript 3.0.
This course familiarizes students with Macromedia Flash. Topics to be covered include fundamental programming concepts (variables, variable types, code re-use, commenting code, and basic control structures) in addition to the fundamentals of the flash environment (animation or “tweening”, vector graphics, use of sound and video). Students finishing this course will have at least one completed fully functional Flash project for their portfolios demonstrating a strong knowledge of the tool and a good foundation in the ActionScript language as the …
Inst5280 - Blogs, Wikis, New Media For Learning, Spring 2006, David Wiley
Inst5280 - Blogs, Wikis, New Media For Learning, Spring 2006, David Wiley
Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences - OCW
Innovation continues to occur on the internet at an extremely lively pace. What was once the realm of email, FTP, Gopher, and the Web is barely recognizable a mere 10 years later. Keeping up with the speed of innovation and maintaining a familiarity with the most recent tools and capabilities is handy in some professions and absolutely critical in others. This course is designed to help you understand and effectively use a variety of "web 2.0" technologies including blogs, RSS, wikis, social bookmarking tools, photo sharing tools, mapping tools, audio and video podcasts, and screencasts.