Communicating With Data Around Phenomena (Data Literacy 101)

Abstract

Helping our students make sense of data while they are working with phenomena can be an excellent way for students to build critical 21st-century data skills in engaging and authentic ways. Here I outline a simple instructional strategy for integrating and utilizing data visualization into our phenomenon-based units. Additionally, I recommend two reflection exercises to consider when thinking more broadly about the intersection of data, communication, and phenomenon in your current curriculum.

Keywords:

• Data Visualization
• Communication
• Question Generation
• Instructional Strategy

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Kristin Hunter-Thomson

Kristin Hunter-Thomson ([email protected]) runs Dataspire Education & Evaluation, LLC.