4D. Reflection and Additional Resources
Reflection
In previous Sections, you have learned about addressed various parts of the ISTE Standards for Educators. This reflection will address one Performance Indicator of the ISTE-E. Please reference the linked .pdf for more information.
- Reflect on ISTE-E 7. Analyst
- Rank the following sub-sections: A, B, and C, by your strongest to weakest areas.
- How do you plan to strengthen your skills in each of these areas?
- Is your self-assessment the same as before you completed this module?
- In what ways is it the same (if any)? In what ways is it different (if any)?
Additional Resources
Data.gov - a wealth of information - lots about education
Addressing Common Core with Data Visualizations and TinkerPlots
Free Data Visualization Lessons Using TinkerPlots
Gapminder for Teachers
Information is Beautiful
Graphics and Interactives from 2012 - New York Times
Conference Presenter Resources: Data for Teachers
The resources listed here are chock-full of deeper resources, lessons and practical advice for anyone interested in data to continue your journey. Many of the presenters also have their contact information listed for your reference, as well.
Diana Laufenberg - iPDX13 - Learning Visually
Alice Keeler - CUE 2013 - Sassy Spreadsheets
Diana Laufenberg - iPDX13 - Learning Visually
Alice Keeler - CUE 2013 - Sassy Spreadsheets
A Student's Voice - PBL
Watch the video above to view a student discuss Project-Based Learning and how it changed his experiences and feelings about school.
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Conversations About Data Gone WrongAll too often, conversations about data end up something like the video above. This video wouldn't be humorous if there weren't some truths in it. What are the barriers that exist in your school that prevent stakeholders from having authentic conversations about data?
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