Konstantina Martzoukou, Errol Sadullah Luders, Jane Mair, Petros Kostagiolas, Neil Johnson, Fiona Work, Crystal Fulton
A cross-sectional study of discipline-based self-perceived digital literacy competencies of nursing students
Journal of advanced nursing
development scientific visual literacy identified critical training tomorrows scientists citizens alike within context molecular life sciences particular visual representations frequently incorporate various components disciplinespecific graphical diagrammatic features varied levels abstraction spatial arrangements visual elements convey information visual literacy achieved individual understands various ways discipline uses components represent particular way knowing owing complex nature visual representations activities visual literacy developed high cognitive load cognitive load reduced first helping students become fluent discrete components visual representations asking simultaneously integrate components extract intended meaning representation present taxonomy characterizing one component visual representationsthe level abstractionas first step understanding opportunities afforded students develop fluency demonstrate taxonomy used analyze course assessments spur discussions regarding extent development visual literacy skills supported instruction within undergraduate biochemistry curriculum