About this course

Introduction to Data Wise is a course designed to help educators use a variety of data sources effectively to enhance the learning and teaching processes in their settings. It follows an 8-step process as outlined in the book "Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning". This course is ideal for educators, school leaders, policymakers, and those in educational roles looking to foster a culture of collaborative data inquiry.

At a glance

• Institution: HarvardX
• Subject: Education & Teacher Training
• Level: Intermediate
• Prerequisites: None
• Language: English
• Video Transcript: English
• Associated skills: Data Analysis, Teaching, Collaboration

What students will learn

• Understanding and implementing the Data Wise Improvement Process
• Interpreting a breadth of data sources such as test scores, student work, and teaching practices
• Developing a sustainable culture of data-driven inquiry to constantly improve teaching strategies and student outcomes

Course content

• Introduction to the Data Wise Improvement Process
• How to look at data effectively
• Steps for collaborative data analysis
• Creating an action plan based on data

Who this course is for

This course is especially beneficial for educators at all levels, school and district leaders, policymakers involved in educational planning, and educational entrepreneurs focused on improving student outcomes.

Application of skills

Learners can utilize the skills from this course to foster a collaborative environment in their educational institutions, enabling the effective use of data to pinpoint areas needing improvement and to optimize teaching and learning strategies.