Dashboard Layout Builder
About This MicroSim
Construct effective dashboard layouts by dragging components onto a grid canvas.
Learning Objectives
- Construct effective dashboard layouts
- Select appropriate components for different purposes
- Apply dashboard design principles
How to Use
- Drag Components: Drag from library to canvas grid
- Apply Templates: Click a template to auto-populate
- Remove Components: Click the × on any placed component
- Clear All: Reset the canvas to start over
Dashboard Components
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| KPI Card | Key metrics at a glance |
| Line Chart | Trends over time |
| Bar Chart | Category comparisons |
| Pie Chart | Part-to-whole relationships |
| Data Table | Detailed data access |
| Status | Current state indicators |
Lesson Plan
Grade Level: Undergraduate Duration: 20-25 minutes Bloom's Level: Apply (L3)
Activities
- Exploration (5 min): Try the three templates
- Construction (10 min): Build a custom dashboard for a scenario
- Critique (5 min): Compare designs with classmates
- Discussion (5 min): What makes a dashboard effective?
Assessment
Students demonstrate mastery by:
- Creating a balanced dashboard layout
- Choosing appropriate components for a given purpose
- Explaining their design decisions