Friday, April 26, 2013

The purpose of this blog / system visualization definition



The inspiration for this blog is taken from a course I am taking at MIT in spring 2013 called Systems Visualization (MIT nuts, course number CMS.631). The idea of the class is to think about and model a system using infographics, charts, metaphors, data, stories, and system connections. 
The system I am interested in looking at is the educational system. Initially, my thought was to look at the secondary school education system and think about why we have it, what it is used for, why it is necessary, and how it interfaces with the college educational system. Over the course of thinking about the project, my ideas about what I specifically want to focus on might evolve and change, and that’s OK. It’s all part of the learning process. 

What is a system visualization


A system visualization conveys an idea, concept, or thought in a concrete way, combining visual elements, data, and a metaphor to bring the user to a conclusion about the system being discussed. The take-away should be clear, concise, and effective. 

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