PD Modules: Preparing to Talk about Data
Taking some time to preview data before meeting with a team can help educators feel more prepared to engage in meaningful discussions with their colleagues about the data. Dive into this PD Module to learn a few tips for preparing to talk about data.
PD Series 3 > Module 1
Preparing to Talk about Data
After watching the video above, take a look at this PDF summary of the main ideas in the video capsule
Reflective Questions
After viewing the video, reflect on these questions::
- Why are discussions involving data relevant for your work?
- What type of data are you preparing to discuss?
- How might data help you to understand and evaluate what is working and what is not working?
Conversation Cards
These Conversation Cards can be used by teams to guide their discussions about starting to talk about data.
Links to Resources
Here are some useful links to further your knowledge related to discussing data:
- How Data Helps Teachers, a Data Quality Campaign video
- Everything you do in Schools is Quantifiable - really an article by National Association of Secondary School Principals