Data Literacy for Educators

Interested in learning Data Literacy at UQ? Discover endless learning possibilities of a Data Professional Development course at the Data Literacy for Educators Day!

Join Dr Katie Williams in this comprehensive workshop designed to equip educators with the skills and knowledge needed to harness the power of data and AI. Participants will explore the fundamentals of data, learn how to transform data into valuable educational insights, and gain hands-on experience with data visualisation, AI, and classroom applications of data across various subjects with the most up-to-date research from the University of Queensland and Industry partners.

Event: Data Literacy for Educators
Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
 

Travelling to join us? Why not look into our discounted accommodation partner: Essence Suites Taringa – 15% discount valid for stays on 17, 18 and 19 September 2025.
Valid for bookings on 27 April to 18 September 2025.
Use code: DataLiteracy for our special rate.

What you will receive: You will receive a certificate of participation, access to all tools, websites and software used during the PD for teachers and students in the Education QLD Environment, a copy of teaching resources and ongoing educational support beyond the PD.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of data literacy in Education
• Learn how to interpret and apply data for better decision making
• Gain hands-on experience in working with classroom data

Schedule

• 8:45am: Welcome – we will meet at the University of Queensland in Theatre (03-206) at the Global Change Institute.
• 9am: Knowledge share: Why data literacy matters – learn the definition of data literacy, explore its role within education, and understand the impact of data-driven decision-making on teaching and learning.
• 9:40am: Hands-on workshops – Data detective challenge: work in teams to analyse a fictitious set of student performance data. Identify 10 items, errors, trends or issues and report back on key insights and recommendations.
• 10:30am: Morning tea – enjoy morning tea in the Atrium.
• 11am: Q&A
• 11:10am: Demo: Practical data tools for teachers
• 11:35am: Hands-on workshops – Practical data tools for teachers: use what you've learned from the demo and collaborate with your peers to explore how you can apply tools like Google Sheets/Excel, Google Data Studio, and Power BI in your classrooms and professional lives.
• 12:15pm: Lunch – enjoy a delicious lunch in the Atrium.
• 1pm: Case study activity: Using data for student success: in this case study activity, you will analyse a supporting data set (such as assessment data to personalise learning or addressing behavioural trends) to explore how data can be used to promote student success. Work together to identify insights and develop strategies based on the data provided.
• 2:15pm: Q&A
• 2:25pm: Knowledge share – AI and sdata ethics in education: explore the principles of AI prompt engineering, the strategic applications of AI in teaching and learning, and discuss the ethical considerations surrounding its use in education.
• 2:45pm: Reflection – revisit learning objectives and engage in a group discussion, sharing one key takeaway on data that you plan to implement today.

Limited spots available. Book yours now!