Online learning objects & GitHub Pages:
Evaluating the effectiveness of library data visualization instructional material.
content: bit.ly/m/UMLviz
So who is Meg
Context
- Who is doing visualization work on campus?
- What supports are lacking?
- How can libraries help?
Methods
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Results: GitHub Pages Assessment
Themes
- Communication
- Multi-modal delivery
- Using relatable data
- Access to resources
"I've discovered that I learn a lot better when I have the flexibility to go for walks or multitask with mindless work. I have more time for thinking and therefore for problem solving now that I have more flexibility with my schedule."
- Graduate student
"it is impossible to learn everything the first time. I always have to go back and read them again. The[m] being available is critical for me."
"The subject matter is not necessarily relevant, however the subject often influences the type of data available or being used. This in turn will affect the examples and methods being shown. Therefore, data typical in my field of study will be more useful than an example with data that is not."
- Graduate students
Discussion
Librarian Supports: Resources
- Libguides- GIS & Geovisualization, and Data Visualization
- Integrated GIS analysis environment (GIS Hub)
- Workshop and teaching content hosted in GitHub Pages
Librarian Supports: Programming
- Teaching and Workshops
- GIS Days
- Data Viz. Drop-in
The future...
meg.miller@umanitoba.ca
content: bit.ly/m/UMLviz