This website provides graphical illustrations of astrology and astronomy topics, some of which are animated. This collection of images provides not only highly informative visualizations of specific topics but also provides a blog on how the images were created or the reasons behind the imagery. These images can provide supplementary visual information on topics that may be hard to grasp or difficult to find in one source image.
Type of Material:
Collection
Recommended Uses:
In class, posters. Team work- Project Based Learning to explore the connections between science processes and environment.
Technical Requirements:
Must have a computer that can display graphics. Used Google chrome
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Examine health care processes visually.
Understand embryological development.
Understand EKGs.
Understand the topography of planets and the moon.
Undertand the solar system.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Depending on the graphic being looked at:
Anatomy
Astronomy
Immunology
Embryology
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The images provide a detailed and interesting look at the material.
It is very visually appealing and provides a visual overview of a specific topic.
Conceptual flow of concept and content to understand the concepts, processes and phenomenon.
Concerns:
The scope of the images is limited and very specific to an idea or concept, especially the anatomical-based subjects.
Some of the images are more geared toward being pretty versus readable on a computer (posters are available of the image for purchase).
The amount of detail varies between the images.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Animations help show processes and progressions.
The graphics are straight and to the point on a particular subject matter.
The blog posts are highly focused on one particular topic
Can be accessed from remote locations - could be download and save in an asynchronous setting.
Concerns:
Due to the nature of the website, graphics may be hard to incorporate, especially the anatomy-based material.
People who want to use the material may have to purchase the poster to fully utilize the information being presented.
Since the material is so specific, the website has limited application.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
These graphics are very inviting and engaging.
The author shows versatility and skill in creating images and showing the main points.
Concerns:
These images may not able to be integrated easily.
The information provided with these images varies and often details the creation process rather than the information needed to understand the presented content.
The author lists everything by date rather than the content which may make it difficult to find a specific graphic needed.
Creative Commons:
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