All About the How: Using Data for Desired Results In my first post about data, Demystifying Data-Driven Instruction, I stated that “the ability to leverage data in the form of leading indicators of learning, leveraging time differently, and leveraging technology to inform, influence, and impact teaching and learning” are critical to transformative impact at the classroom, school, and school system level. Similarly, in What Can Cereal Teach Us About Data, I posited a framework to select the “right” data, as well as a theory of action for professional learning to assist with building and sustaining a foundation for effective use of data. In this third and final installment of my blog series, I’ll now explore how to use data to achieve the results you desire. This isn’t intended to be a quick theoretical musing. Rather, I will build upon my previous posts and share insights resulting from the difficult, challenging, and rewarding work being done by incredibly dedicated educators. - See more from Dr. Firn at http://www.dreambox.com/blog/creating-a-data-driven-classroom-blog-series-3-of-3#sthash.3zeZfoEI.dpuf

1. Creating a
Data-Driven
Culture
Dr. Gregory Firn

2. 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. 3 Considerable Trends
When using data to drive transformative change:
Trailing—Not Leading—Indicators of Learning
Intensity of Time
Access, Reliability, Dependability, and Utility of Technology

4. 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.”

5. 2 Factors for Effectively Using Data
Selecting the right data
Building the capacity, competence, and
confidence of staff to effectively use data

6. 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.

7. Finding Your ‘How’ for Desired Results
Immediacy of feedback
Simplicity of data
Relevancy of data to specific lessons

8. “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