The primary goal of visualisation is to present information dynamically, fostering human engagement, exploration, and comprehension (Klerkx et al., 2014). According to Steele et al. (2010), one famous example of visualising information is Mendeleevs’s periodic table. Used to visually display complex data for chemistry students. Through the progression of time, advanced visualisation technologies has broadened its use, being embraced by various fields like science, education, medicine and many more (Chauhan et al., 2020).

When applied in instructional design and engineering, advanced visualisation technologies like computer simulation has proven to be instrumental in facilitating differentiated learning, collaborative learning and skills acquisition (Koh et.al, 2010). Koh et al. (2010) claims, “computer simulation promotes directed learning, improved motivation and learner engagement” (p. 237). Reinforcing this claim, visualisation technologies not only enhance the speed of communication, but also provides universal clarity regardless of language barriers (Veřmiřovský, 2013). Advanced visualisation when applied to the vocational education and training sector has the potential to solve the more typical pedagogical tasks.

Reference

Chauhan, R.K (2020). Interactive Visualization of Advanced Data Structures. [Master’s Thesis, Saint Louis University]. https://cs.slu.edu/~chambers/spring20/advancedDS/homework/RahulChauhanProposal.pdf

Klerkx, J., Verbert, K., & Duval, E. (2014). Enhancing Learning with Visualization Techniques. In Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology. (791-807). Springer: New York. DOI: OI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-3185-5_64

Steele, J. & Iliinsky, N. (2010). Beautiful visualization. O’Reilly.

Koh, C., Tan, H. S., Tan, K. C., Fang, L., Fong, F. M., Kan, D., Lye, S. L., & Wee, M. L. (2010). Investigating the Effect of 3D Simulation Based Learning on the Motivation and Performance of Engineering Students. Journal of Engineering Education, 99(3), 237–251. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168-9830.2010.tb01059.x

Veřmiřovský, J. (2013). The Importance of Visualisation in Education. https://depot.ceon.pl/bitstream/handle/123456789/14480/36%20The%20Importance%20of%20Visualisation.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y