034 Learning and Teaching Data Visualization

Together with our panelists Arzu Coltekin (FHNW), Isabelle Bentz (HSLU), and Jürgen Späth (ZHDK), we will explore the data visualization education landscape in Switzerland. Our goal is to provide you with an overview of different educational approaches and share observations from years of teaching data visualization. This session will include short introductions of the programs represented by our speakers, a moderated discussion round to compare and contrast approaches, and the opportunity to answer any questions you might have. Whether you're a curious future student, a teacher looking for inspiration, or simply interested in successfully learning and teaching data visualization, this session is sure to spark interesting conversations.
Speakers:
- Arzu Coltekin, Head of the Institute for Interactive Technologies at the FHNW
- Isabelle Bentz, Head of the BA in Data Design + Art program at the HSLU
- Jürgen Späth, Head of the BA in Interaction Design program at the HZDK