Visual representations of information, data or knowledge are abundant in our world. These graphics are used to explain complex information quickly and clearly. They are also used extensively as tools by computer scientists, mathematicians, and statisticians to ease the process of developing and communicating conceptual information. Therefore they are key concepts for developing 21st Century Skills and Literacies.

The need to be visually literate in the 21st century is continuing to grow. “In an uncharted world of boundless data, information designers are our new navigators,” begins a recent Times article, “When the Data Struts Its Stuff.” There is also a strong emphasis in our new Australian Curriculum which require students to decode and create visual data.

This workshop will look at visual representations of data (infographics,visual data ...),why use these with students, connections to the Australian Curriculum and provide numerous resource to support consumption as well as creation.