Adam Strantz
ABSTRACT
Data visualization is a reliable tool for professional communication practitioners for synthesizing and presenting data to a variety of audiences and attention should be given to preparing and teaching our students how to design effective visualizations. In this experience report, the author presents finding from teaching a data visualization activity using LEGO blocks and Indigenous maker practices. Students can then transfer such skills to making and critiquing their own data visualizations following this foray into material practices involving manipulating and playing with data through the activity. The use of hands-on making, alongside the study of good data visualization design, helps to instill maker practices of community and creativity in students as evidenced in the full visualization projects produced by students.
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