Graphical Representation in Education

Very clever representation of representation types, with linked examples.

An example of a predator-prey model created with Stella

Everyone can doodle. Doodling is the basis of visualization skills...or at least I think so.

Argument mapping is diagramming the structure of argument, construed broadly to include any kind of argumentative activity such as reasoning, inferences, debates, and cases. This entry briefly surveys the nature, benefits, and historical context of this activity.

I use this site for finding lots of graphic organizers for all different curriculum areas and ability levels. It is great for differentiating lessons.

another free "mindmapping" or concept mapping online tool - appears best for hierarchical structures

A magazine known for their interesting and innovative infographics. Thanks to Rob Lamb for the reference.

Flowing data (the site) is amazing in general, this article gives great insight into 7 rules for making charts and graphs

This is an interactive data visualization showing the popularity and the amount of evidence for various health supplements. You can turn off and on the conditions the supplements are intended to treat. There are also hyperlinks to key studies.

The Bamboo series of tools are useful for creating quick drawings/visual representations, in addition to providing several other interesting ways of providing inputs to our computers.

"Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest. There are now nearly 700 maps. Maps 1-366 are also available as PDF posters."

The mission of the Scientific Visualization Studio is to facilitate scientific inquiry and outreach within NASA programs through visualization. To that end, the SVS works closely with scientists in the creation of visualization products, systems, and processes in order to promote a greater understanding of Earth and Space Science research activities at Goddard Space Flight Center and within the NASA research community.

An interactive quiz using google earth!

"The National Education Technology Plan, Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology, calls for applying the advanced technologies used in our daily personal and professional lives to our entire education system to improve student learning, accelerate and scale up the adoption of effective practices, and use data and information for continuous improvement. It presents five goals with recommendations for states, districts, the federal government, and other stakeholders. Each goal addresses one of the five essential components of learning powered by technology: Learning, Assessment, Teaching, Infrastructure, and Productivity."

I didn't know this existed! How cool!

Provides lots of interactive animations of several phenomena with associated explanations.

RAD. Infographics don't always require technology.

The changing face of data mining- a prezi