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ERIC Number: EJ1438540
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1051-144X
EISSN: EISSN-2379-6529
Visualizing Education: Infographics and Pop-Up Edutainment Exhibitions
Zingisa Nkosinkulu
Journal of Visual Literacy, v43 n3 p250-265 2024
This article embarks on an exploration of the transformative influence of infographics within the educational landscape, tracing their impact from the Gen-Alpha era onwards. Infographics emerge as dynamic visual tools, transcending generational boundaries and establishing a universal language of comprehension. From catering to the digital fluency of Gen-Alpha to resonating with earlier and subsequent generations, infographics serve as enduring conduits, adapting to diverse learning styles and cultivating a culture of visual literacy. This article delves into a unique dimension, proposing infographics as suitable aids for teaching and learning through the innovative concept of 'pop-up edutainment exhibitions'. These exhibitions represent dynamic, interactive showcases that bring educational content to life, creating an engaging and immersive experience for learners. From static visuals to dynamic formats like animated and interactive infographics, this evolution revolutionizes the pedagogical experience, making education a visually stimulating journey. Within the collaborative realm, infographics evolve into platforms fostering multigenerational wisdom, where minds converge, co-create, and contribute to a collective reservoir of knowledge. Through a critical lens, this article scrutinizes how infographics, presented as pop-up edutainment exhibitions, amplify critical thinking, digital literacy, and creative expression across generational spectra, exemplifying their instrumental role in crafting an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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