Data-Driven Education: Transforming Insights into Action with Tom Kaster 📊💡

📝 Episode Description: Join Mike P, Katlyn, and Dana as they welcome Tom Kaster, a seasoned educator turned data visualization expert. Tom shares his journey from firefighting to teaching across seven countries, and how he founded Datafied Classroom to make student data accessible and usable. Discover how his tools are helping educators leverage data to improve teaching and learning, and explore the challenges and opportunities in integrating technology and data in education.

💬 Quotes from the Episode:

• "I felt like there was... I was needing to get to a point where I was having to step away from the classroom, and... you should check out data dashboards and visualizing data." 🖥️
• "I think that's where the human touch of that is really powerful and really necessary." 🤝
• "We're still pulling out of the dip from Covid." 📉
• "How can I help teachers do the things that they need to do without giving them more work to do?" 🧑‍🏫

📌 Key Insights:

• Data visualization transforms complex information into actionable insights for educators. 📈
• Tools like predicted grade spreadsheets and standards-based grade books empower teachers to make informed decisions. 🛠️
• The integration of learning management systems and student information systems is crucial for holistic student understanding. 🔗
• Balancing technological innovation with data privacy and ethical considerations is essential in education. 🛡️

🛑 Conclusion: Tom Kaster’s work highlights the power of data in enhancing educational practices. By providing accessible tools and fostering data literacy, educators can create more informed and impactful learning experiences. Visit datafiedclassroom.com to explore resources and connect with Tom. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your educator friends! 🚀📚✨

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• Head over iss.edu to check out ISS website for events and more.

• Sign up for Moreland University to elevate your career as an educator at www.moreland.edu

• Join the community of professional educators considering the role of inclusion in the classroom culture at seniainternational.org

• Check out inspire citizens who inspire schools to live their mission of global citizenship at inspirecitizens.org