A short course for students to increase their proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data visualizations. By completing this short course students will be able to explain the importance of data literacy, identify data visualization issues in order to improve their own skills in data story-telling. The intended outcome of this course is to help students become more discerning and critical users of data, graphs, charts and infographics.
Type of Material:
Online Course
Recommended Uses:
Assign modules to read before class, and then discuss in class. Exercises may be done during class or as assignments.
Technical Requirements:
works in Windows browsers; download in pdf or epub
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Users will:
Discuss the data journey
Explain and differentiate data visualizations
Evaluate accuracy and credibility
Outline effective ways to communicate data
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
basic ICT and numeracy literacy
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The text includes four modules about data literacy, focusing on assessing, analyzing and interpreting data visualizations. The text is clear and concise, with helpful images; material is accurate and current. Each module ends with a summary, and interactive exercises provide opportunities to reinforce apply the concepts. The content was created by an academic librarian, a business analyst and communications expert, and cites relevant research.The course may be used flexibly across disciplines. Links work, and are appropriately labelled.
Concerns:
none
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The course and module learning objectives are clear, and reflect ICT literacy standards. The modules start with basic definitions and examples, and progressively build conceptual knowledge efficiently. Learners also have opportunities to dig deeper into supporting concepts. Instructors can write assignments based on the material, applying the ideas to ICT literacy and its practice in various domains.
Concerns:
none
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The course is easy to follow, and may be navigated in a couple of ways independently. Little technical skill is required. The layout is clear, and material inlcudes clear visuals and interactive features. A glossary helps understanding, and a search tool aids access. Learners can email the authors. The course is ADA-compliant.
Concerns:
none
Creative Commons:
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