Concept Taxonomy

This taxonomy organizes the 350 concepts into 14 categories for the Interactive Infographics for Intelligent Textbooks learning graph.

Categories

FOUND — Foundation Concepts

Core definitions and foundational ideas that underpin the entire course. Includes infographic types, intelligent textbooks, MicroSims, and basic interaction concepts.

TAXON — Infographic Taxonomy

Classification systems for organizing infographic types by purpose, format, complexity, medium, and audience.

SLIDE — Slide Art Diagrams

Specific diagram types from presentation tools including list, process, cycle, hierarchy, relationship, pyramid, matrix, and picture diagram types.

FRAME — Visual Frameworks

Visual problem-solving frameworks including Dan Roam's Back of the Napkin, the Six W's, and the SQVID decision framework.

CAUSE — Causal Loop Diagrams

Systems thinking concepts including causal loop diagrams, feedback loops, polarity, reinforcing/balancing loops, and leverage points.

OVRLY — Overlayment Patterns

The four interactive overlay patterns (rectangular, polygon, callout-to-edge, floating label) and their editing, configuration, and JSON file formats.

JSLIB — JavaScript Libraries

JavaScript visualization libraries (p5.js, D3.js, Chart.js, vis-network, Leaflet) and their specific features, functions, and chart types.

WEBFD — Web Fundamentals

Core web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript fundamentals, JSON, SVG, Canvas, DOM manipulation, and responsive design.

MSIM — MicroSim Standards

MicroSim packaging conventions, directory structure, metadata, quality scoring, iframe embedding, and standardization checklist.

GENAI — Generative AI

AI-assisted infographic creation including text-to-image generation, overlay generation, code generation, prompt engineering, and quality review.

TRACK — Tracking and Analytics

Student interaction tracking, xAPI, event logging, engagement metrics, learning analytics, and instructor dashboards.

LEARN — Learning Science

Educational theory including cognitive load, dual coding, multimedia learning, Bloom's Taxonomy, scaffolding, and assessment.

DEPLY — Deployment and Tools

MkDocs, GitHub Pages, Git version control, CI/CD, Markdown, site configuration, and deployment workflows.

ADVIZ — Advanced Visualization

Advanced diagram types, interaction patterns, design patterns, accessibility, and specialized visualization techniques.