More visualization!

I just had to share this after previous posts on news visualization. The New York Tims just released The Visualization Lab.

Today, we’re taking the next step in reader involvement with the launch of The New York Times Visualization Lab, which allows readers to create compelling interactive charts, graphs, maps and other types of graphical presentations from data made available by Times editors. NYTimes.com readers can comment on the visualizations, share them with others in the form of widgets and images, and create topic hubs where people can collect visualizations and discuss specific subjects.

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I think that it is important to teach students to understand visual information from others but also be able to visualize(?) their own data at times. This is not a new literacy but an ever important one. It reminds me of the work of Edward Tufte and his writings and talks on the graphic press. Now in web 2.0 fashion the consumer can be the producer of information.

More News Sites: Visualize, Visualize

I just have to add to one of my earlier Three for Thursday posts on news sites for students. These additions come from Larry Ferlazzo, who provides links for students, especially ESL, on his blog. I recommend his page on "best web sites" with its different categories. Here are my additions to recommended news sites.

World News Map: I actually like this the best for student project on Hot Spots around the World. You could click on any country and get headline news and breaking news.

NewsMap: I like this just as much. Google Maps, and just click on any country.

NewsGlobe: Another visual global news map from Yahoo News.

Reverbiage: Nice widget with a global visualization. I'll see how and where I should embed this.

Newsline: Breaking news in a timeline format as released. I don't really know how I would use it in class, but it is a different visualization of the news.

DoodleBuzz: I don't exactly know how to use this either. It is different and interesting.

Earlier Recommendations:

Breaking News Map
Newsmap
Spectra Visual News Reader