School Data Analytics and Visualization

Data Analytics and Visualization. Schools have embraced the collection of data and its application into their cultural repertoire over the past couple of decades, an important change. But is that body of practice fully defined? Are they maximizing the impact this new focus offers? In “A Discussion on Data Visualization in 21st Century Education,” (from University of Michigan/ Academic Innovation) some next-level questioning is shared “As data collection has proliferated within the classroom and across the industry, those responsible for discerning meaning from data are faced with a challenging task – cutting through the noise. Data visualization tools allow these individuals to synthesize and interpret complex data in new and innovative ways, analyzing key data trends to gain a deeper understanding of the statistical insights the data provide…. it’s beyond human ability to grasp the useful information hidden in the mass of data points. Visualization serves as a summarization, guidance, metaphor and eventually a gateway to understanding the data. Like the old proverb says, “sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.”

School Data analysis and analytics visualization principles

Blockchain.

Blockchain has found a place on the exploratory edge of Education. Forbes recently ran the article “20 Ways Blockchain Will Transform (Okay, May Improve) Education.” Most of the applications for Blockchain listed relate to Education in ways that are other than instruction, but there are several that do. While number 3, “Student records”, seems to be yet another approach to more efficient management of what for schools is an essential chore, number 11, “Learning marketplace”, has a great deal of potential to impact student choice, motivation, and satisfaction with the learning experience… “

Source School Data Analytics and Visualization Mark Gura