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Dr. Selena Fisk, renowned as the data storyteller, joins us to reveal the transformative power of data analysis in education. With a unique approach, Selena demonstrates how measuring student disposition and behaviours directly impacts achievement.
In this episode, Selena shares her three-prong approach: data literacy, data visualisation, and data storytelling. She transforms numbers and scores into compelling human journeys, showing how effective written and verbal feedback drives student progress. Along the way, we explore numerous stories that illustrate the profound impact of data on education.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Selena Fisk and gain invaluable tips on improving your data storytelling in the classroom or your school. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to harness the power of data to enhance educational outcomes.
To find out more about Dr Selena Fisk's work, check out her website here- https://www.selenafisk.com/
To watch the full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/ctJb7RpN-mU

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1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00)

2. Discovering a Passion for Education (00:02:00)

3. Exploring the Power of Data in Education (00:04:20)

4. Balancing Results and Other Aspects of Education (00:08:32)

5. Using Data to Understand Student Journeys (00:11:46)

6. The Importance of Data Literacy and Visualization (00:14:34)

7. The Impact of Data on Education (00:26:10)

8. Key Takeaways and Advice (00:33:10)

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#Podcasting Education #Luke Georges

S1:E5: Dr Selena Fisk: The Data Storyteller

Luke George's Conversations with Courageous Educators

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MP3•منزل الحلقة

فصول

1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00)

2. Discovering a Passion for Education (00:02:00)

3. Exploring the Power of Data in Education (00:04:20)

4. Balancing Results and Other Aspects of Education (00:08:32)

5. Using Data to Understand Student Journeys (00:11:46)

6. The Importance of Data Literacy and Visualization (00:14:34)

7. The Impact of Data on Education (00:26:10)

8. Key Takeaways and Advice (00:33:10)

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#Podcasting Education #Luke Georges

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