150: Building the data-driven education system of the future
Jan 17, 2024
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Dr. Oscar Rico, ED of technology services at Canutillo ISD, discusses transforming education system using Alteryx data analytics. Topics include: analyzing data to understand student success, challenges of modeling in education, customization and challenges in acquiring education data, and using analytics to personalize education.
A data-driven education system can personalize learning experiences to individual students' interests and preferences.
Real-time data analysis in education can identify curriculum deficiencies, enhance engagement, and optimize resource allocation.
Deep dives
Using Data to Transform School Analytics
Dr. Oscar Rico, the executive director of technology services at Kintio Independent School District, discusses how his district is using data to transform their school's analytics. They are employing all tricks to track enrollment, student attendance, and staff attendance. By deconstructing successful graduating classes, they are able to identify the variables that contribute to student success. They are also analyzing data from teacher evaluations, teacher attendance, and other factors to understand the correlation between teacher quality and student success. The district aims to create a data-driven education system that tailors the learning experience to individual students' interests and preferences.
Overcoming Data Challenges in Education
Dr. Rico acknowledges the difficulties in acquiring and manipulating data in the education sector. Commercialized data products often do not align with the specific needs of each district. However, with federal and state guidelines, Dr. Rico's district is able to attain and utilize student data while ensuring privacy. The district is partnering with Alteryx to connect, visualize, and analyze their data. They envision providing parents with granular data on their child's education and tailoring the learning experience to each student's unique needs and interests.
Optimizing Education through Real-Time Data Analysis
Dr. Rico highlights the importance of real-time data analysis in education. His district is using data to track essential skills, student portfolios, teacher attendance, and enrollment trends. By leveraging data, they can identify deficiencies in the curriculum and remediate them promptly. They also analyze internet search behavior and engagement with curriculum materials on students' devices to enhance engagement and improve instructional strategies. The district's use of data allows for proactive support, personalized learning experiences, and optimized resource allocation.
Data science isn’t just for making important business decisions. This week, we are joined by Dr. Oscar Rico, the executive director of technology services at the Canutillo Independent School District. He shares how his district is using Alteryx to transform their school's analytics, the data problems they face, and his vision for a data-driven education system.
This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.
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