Creating a Data-Driven Culture

Creating a Data-Driven Culture

Dr. Gregory Firn

Demystifying Data-Driven Instruction

“As an educator, I’m both sensitive and guarded in any discussions about data. The use and abuse of data has created a sense of cynicism and skepticism in educators that, for the most part, leaves many with a completely tainted point of view.”

3 Considerable TrendsWhen using data to drive transformative change:

Trailing—Not Leading—Indicators of Learning

Intensity of Time

Access, Reliability, Dependability, and Utility of Technology

What is the Value of Data?

Not All Data is the Same!

“Much like cereal shopping, determining the value and utility of data is equally complicated and challenging. It’s no surprise that many find themselves overwhelmed with what to do with it.”

2 Factors for Effectively Using Data

Selecting the right data

Building the capacity, competence, andconfidence of staff to effectively use data

But HOW!

The ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Effect

Alice asked, “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”

“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.

“I don’t much care where—,” said Alice.

“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat.

Finding Your ‘How’ for Desired Results

Immediacy of feedback

Simplicity of data

Relevancy of data to specific lessons

“This is how educators can impact change, by having the tools to surface immediate actionable insights to data that informs, creates awareness and

understanding of the learning effect of an instructional moment, lesson, or

activity in real time.”

Dr. Gregory Firn

Creating a Data-Driven Culture