Data Literacy Jenga

Data literacy is like a game of Jenga, as each skill is a brick that can topple the tower if it’s pulled. In this episode, we’ll talk through six foundational concepts that support the development of data literacy as defined by the National Forum on Education Statistics: Data Quality Meta-data Data Privacy Data Ethics Data Governance Data Visualization To make the metaphor a bit more literal, we’ll play a game of Jenga as we do so! Tune in to learn about data literacy and find out who wins. Research & resources from the episode: The Forum Guide to Data Literacy by the National Forum on Education Statistics DRA’s Data Literacy Micro-Credentials WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler Theme music provided by Ligon Middle School’s Alex ScottData, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System