Using Data to Improve Student Outcomes

This free online course will help you to use data science to deliver better outcomes for your students. Each week will focus on a different aspect of data. You will identify sources and interpret them, determine their implications and establish actions for improvement. Week 1 – Improvement Science We will consider: different sources and types of data; ways to improve student outcomes; improvement processes in your own context and professional experience; and real-world examples of improving student outcomes. Week 2 – Findings We will discuss: how to present and evaluate data effectively; the difference between data and findings; the role of ethics in data handling and sharing; and the relationship required between data, findings and actions, to achieve continuous improvement. Week 3 – Actions We will explore: different indicators for measuring improvement; how to collect sample data and select the appropriate indicator; and how to present indicators and actions to your students. Learn with expert educators from AACTE The course has been developed by American Association of Colleges for Teaching Education (AACTE) – the premier voice on educator preparation in the United States. You will learn with Linda McKee – an experienced teacher trainer and Senior Director of Quality Support Initiatives at AACTE.