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ABSTRACT
The development of a student's ability to make data-driven decisions has become a focus in higher education (Schield Citation1999; Stephenson and Caravello Citation2007). Data literacy, the ability tounderstand and use data to effectively inform decisions, is a fundamental component of information competence (Mandinach and Gummer Citation2013; Stephenson and Caravello, Citation2007). This commentary highlights the structure of a data literacy course that aims to simultaneously teach problem-solving skills and Microsoft Excel skills through real-world examples and problem based learning. This commentary aims to provide insight to other educators teaching similar courses regarding using technology as a tool for developing a student's problem solving ability.