On June 10, 2020, a data community of practice met virtually. This group is made up of Connecticut data creators and users. We gathered to talk about equity and ethics in our data work, especially amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreWhen you hear the term “literacy,” your mind might immediately jump to phonics flashcards and handwriting worksheets. Or maybe you think of a financial literacy podcast you listen to for investing tips and retirement planning. But what about the term “data literacy”? Here at CTData, we believe data literacy is an important and accessible set of skills that every person needs to possess.
Read MoreWhen you think about making better decisions through data, you might think about numbers, percentages, and bar charts. But the insights you can gain through words can be just as powerful. That’s why we’re launching a new training: Analyzing Qualitative Data.
Read MoreHere at CTData, we enjoy every opportunity to work with people to increase their data literacy skills so they can better use data to inform their decisions. In 2019 alone, we’ve had over 275 adults attend our workshops.
But starting next month, we’re going to be training a new group of Connecticut’s residents: high school students.
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