Topic 3Instructional

graphics

Topic 3Instructional

graphics

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Instructional graphicsInstructional graphics

Definition of instructional graphics

Functions of instructional graphics

Types of instructional graphics

Definition of instructional graphicsDefinition of instructional graphics

• Instructional graphics help explain something to the viewer in a manner that hopefully increases retention of the subject matter.

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• Retention refers to the retainment (memorisation) of subject matter or content.

Instructional graphicsInstructional graphics

Definition of instructional graphics

Functions of instructional graphics

Types of instructional graphics

Functions of instructional graphicsFunctions of instructional graphics

Instructional graphics have seven possible functions:

• Descriptive: To show what an object looks like. Example …

• Expressive: To make an impact on the learner. Example …

• Constructional: To show how parts fit together into the whole. Example …

• Functional: To show a process or the organisation of a system in a simplified manner. Example …

• Logico-mathematical: To display mathematical concepts such as a curve graph. Some line graphs and charts with a scaled X and Y axis fall into this category. Example …

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• Algorithmic: To show a holistic picture of the range of possibilities. Flow charts fall into this category. Example …

• Data display: Illustrating textual data visually. Bar charts, pie charts, and histograms fall into this category. Example …

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Definition of instructional graphics

Functions of instructional graphics

Types of instructional graphics

Types of instructional graphicsTypes of instructional graphics

Instructional graphics can be classified as:

• Representational graphics: closely ‘resemble’ the object(s) they depict. For example, a stick figure can represent a person. Example ...

• Analogical graphics: show one thing and by analogy imply something else. For example, a graphic of a sword might be shown to illustrate the concept of medieval warfare. Example ...

• Arbitrary graphics: include tables, charts, and cognitive maps that have no real-life counterpart that they are attempting to portray. Example ...

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Definition of instructional graphics

Functions of instructional graphics

Types of instructional graphics

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Plant cell

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Volcano

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Melting iron ore

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Cargo ship

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Container

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Descriptive graphicDescriptive graphic

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Constructional graphicConstructional graphic

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Functional graphicFunctional graphic

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Algorithmic graphicAlgorithmic graphic

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Logico-mathematical graphicLogico-mathematical graphic

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Data display graphicData display graphic

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Expressive graphicExpressive graphic

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Representational graphicRepresentational graphic

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Analogical graphicAnalogical graphic

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Arbitrary graphicArbitrary graphic

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