Organized into five modules following the same format, this learning material offers a brief introduction to data literacy, building a data culture on your campus, data types and sources, instructing others on using data effectively, and managing data responsibly and ethically. Each module contains learning objectives, brief sections with headings, a case example, a reflection activity of three questions to consider, a summary, and three additional resources including one video. Well researched and documented, this resource is geared for faculty and staff in academia, although graduate students and administrators in other areas may also benefit.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Assign modules as homework, and discuss in class.
Technical Requirements:
works across browsers
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Define data literacy and articulate its value across the academic community.
Identify foundational concepts and competencies required for data-literate thinking and behavior.
Promote a campus-wide culture of data literacy through engaging initiatives, activities, and events.
Integrate data literacy concepts into instruction and programming in alignment with institutional goals and learner needs.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, Data Science Majors, Administrators
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
basic data and ICT literacy skills
Content Quality
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Strengths:
The toolkit was developed by academicians so is accurate, relevant and current. Information includes case studies, research, reflections and summaries. The toolkit can be used in several situations, flexibly. Links work and are attributed appropriately.
Concerns:
While the opening says the modules can be used in any order, they appear to build on one another. It is hard to see how this can be used as anything but a static text-based overview or review source.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The learning objects reflect ICT literacy standards. The material assumes little prerequisite knowledge. Content builds progressively, and modules relate concepts well; the result is efficient learning. The toolkit facilitates writing assignments. The toolkit applies ICT literacy gains in academic and daily life. The module on data culture is a unique feature. Including ethical issues is another positive feature.
Concerns:
There is no indication on the homepage or within the modules of prior knowledge needed. The text-based format is hard to break up naturally for students. There is no formative assessment to be used by learners.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The toolkit is professional looking, visually "clean" though sometimes a bit dense, engaging and interactive. It is easy to read and use independently, and needs little technical skill. The toolkit is ADA-compliant.
Concerns:
The text can be changed only by font size. In-page navigation would be helpful. No help feature is available.
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