Understanding the Power of Data with Raspberry Pi

Learn about the Scottish data literacy program.

1. Led by Kate Farrell in Scotland.
2. Goal: Teach significance of data in technological world.
3. Started in 2019.
4. Incorporating data literacy across all subjects.
5. Not just math and science - also arts, social studies, geography, fitness.

See how students learn data concepts.

1. Simulated data-themed seminar for children.
2. Students given toy cellphone with app 'stickers'.
3. Install apps by sharing data (favorite color, sports team).
4. Learn data can be sold to marketing companies.
5. Exercise shows both dangers and benefits of data sharing.
6. Students reflect on what they give up with each click.

Learn structured data approach.

1. PPDAC: Problem, Plan, Data, Analysis, Conclusion.
2. Structured approach to data problem solving.
3. Helps solve problems in daily life.
4. Students become more aware and in control of their data.

Learn about the qualification.

1. Created by Scotland's exam board.
2. Believed to be first data science school qualification worldwide.
3. Introductory qualification for high school and college students.
4. Also for those entering workforce.
5. Goal: Democratize data science literacy.
6. Teach students to question news and social media critically.