10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher How to Use Data Driven Instruction in the Classroom
Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! Think data is just for statisticians or administrators? Think again! Today, we're joined by Victoria Setaro, an expert in making data analytics approachable and actionable for everyday teachers like you. We'll explore how you can harness the power of both 'cold' and 'warm' data to not only understand your students better but also to significantly improve their performance. From tackling chronic absenteeism to boosting math proficiency rates, data-driven instruction is a game-changer. So if you want to elevate your teaching and empower your students, this episode is a must-listen. Stay tuned!
Transcript and Show Notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e814
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- Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher
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Key Segments in this Podcast
Key Moments from the Podcast Transcript Introduction- 00:00:00:02 - 00:00:03:12: John Davis introduces the 10 Minutes Teacher podcast with host Vicki Davis.
- 00:00:03:12 - 00:00:25:19: Vicki Davis talks about the sponsor EVERFI, which offers interactive and free digital lessons for educators.
- 00:00:25:21 - 00:00:49:23: Vicki Davis introduces Victoria Setaro, who is known for making data analytics approachable for everyday teachers.
- 00:00:50:00 - 00:01:00:13: Vicki Davis emphasizes the importance of data analytics in making classrooms more effective.
- 00:01:03:17 - 00:02:22:00: Victoria Setaro discusses how data analytics can help teachers understand their students better and invites educators to take control of the data they have.
- 00:02:33:11 - 00:03:07:21: Vicki Davis and Victoria discuss the issue of chronic absenteeism and its data implications.
- 00:03:30:15 - 00:04:04:22: Victoria explains the difference between "cold data" and "warm data," emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying causes behind data points.
- 00:04:54:10 - 00:05:56:17: Vicki and Victoria discuss the challenges and considerations when introducing data analytics in schools, including the need for time and commitment.
- 00:07:16:09 - 00:07:53:19: The conversation shifts to the ethical considerations of using data analytics, particularly concerning student privacy.
- 00:08:36:05 - 00:10:57:05: Victoria shares a success story where data analytics led to a significant improvement in math proficiency rates in a school district.
- 00:11:18:04 - 00:11:58:12: Vicki Davis thanks Victoria for her insights and emphasizes the importance of data analytics in education.
- 00:11:58:14 - 00:12:31:15: Vicki Davis again mentions EVERFI and encourages teachers to sign up for their free lessons.
- 00:12:31:19 - 00:12:44:06: John Davis closes the podcast and provides information on where to find more content from Vicki Davis.
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