developing data literacy with inspiredata
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A presentation presented at the MECA 2008 Conference, Jackson, MSTRANSCRIPT
MECA 2008 conference, Jackson, Mississippi, January 30, 2008
Developing Data Literacy with InspireData™
Steve C. Yuen, Ph.D.Taralynn Hartsell, Ph.D.
Shuyan Wang, Ph.D.Department of Technology EducationThe University of Southern Mississippi
MECA 2008 conference, Jackson, Mississippi, January 30, 2008
What is InspireData™?
Developed by TERC and Inspiration Software®, Inc. Originally funded by a grant from the NSFDeveloped to engage students in the data analysis process, primarily in Math, Science, and Social StudiesHelp students build data literacy, develop analytical skills, and strengthen critical thinking
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As students organize and analyze data they ask meaningful questions and dig deeper to solve problems. They move beyond simply memorizing facts and start acquiring the skills of reasoning, inquiry and communication. This process builds data literacy and makes learning a richer, more meaningful experience.
Developing Data Literacy
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Why InspireData?
Build critical data literacy skills and engage students.Integrate Tables and Plots, where students go easily from data collection to data interpretation in a few clicks. Easy to make graphs (visually and intuitively).Make sense for students. It is easy for students to get their data organized and explore data in different plot types: Venn plots, Bar charts, Stack plots, Box plots, Axis plots and Pie plots which help students identify trends, patterns and relationships. Visually explore data to solve problems and draw conclusions, resulting in stronger content knowledge and stronger critical thinking skills.Fun and engaging.
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InspireData System Requirements
Windows®
Pentium II 266 MHz or fasterWindows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista 128 MB RAM60 MB available hard drive800 X 600 display with 16-bit color depth or higher
Macintosh®
G3 300 MHz or fasterOS X version 10.2.8 to 10.4.x 192 MB RAM90 MB available hard drive800 X 600 display
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Key Features of InspireData
Data collectionEnter data or import data from other sourcesUse the e-Survey tool to conduct online surveys and collect data
Venn, stack, bar, pie, & axis plotsAnalyze data using a variety plot types and variables
SlideshowCapture the sequence of data analysis and document and present the work
NotesAdd explanations or document the process and observations
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Key Features of InspireData
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Animated Time Series
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InspireData Basics
Introducing the Starter Screen, Table and Plot ViewsWorking in Table ViewCreating Plots
Venn PlotStack Plot and Bar ChartAxis PlotPie Plot
Working with Time SeriesCreating Time series dataCreating an Animated Time Series Plot
Table View
Plot View
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Hands-on Demonstration
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Classroom Examples
ScienceSocial studiesTeacher use
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eSurvey
Inspiration Inc. hosts the surveyLogin requiredUpdate your file from any location, onlineSelf evaluation
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Resources
Inspired Learning Communitywww.inspiredlearningcommunity.comLessons & ideasThe CommunityEducator ResourcesForumsWhat’s New
InspireData Sitewww.inspiration.com/productinfo/inspiredata/
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Contact Information
E-mail:[email protected]@[email protected]
Phone:601-266-4446
Department of Technology EducationCollege of Education and PsychologyThe university of Southern Mississippi