Teaching with Data

Teach Data Analysis … without boring students to tears!

Helping professors integrate data analysis & visualization into courses.

Student presenting to small group on data visualization.

Introduction

What is data, and what can I do with it? For interesting, inspiring, and sometimes beautiful examples see the Introduction.

Required Programs

Microsoft Excel (or a similar program like Google Sheets) and Tableau are the main software requirements.

Chapter 1 – Getting Started

Download and install Tableau Desktop to get started, then download your first Tableau file (.twbx).

Watch, Read, Listen

Range of Topics

  • Scenario driven – teach students through interactive, data-driven scenarios.
  • Explore a range of topics from US domestic extremism to North Korea.
  • Showcase your projects through Tableau Public.
  • Help your students develop in-demand skills.
  • Content developed courtesy of a grant from the Digital Ethnic Future Consortium.
  • Explore data sources for your own research or to foster student interest.