How to Use Data Driven Instruction in the Classroom - a podcast by Vicki Davis

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Hosts, Guests & Featured People:

• Victoria Setaro @victoria_Setaro
• Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher

Resources:

• Meeting Wise: Making the Most of Collaborative Time for Educators from Harvard University

News:

• Washington Post: OPINION: A surge of absentee students might require a radical rethink of schools

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.

Sponsor Message

• 00:00:03:12 - 00:00:25:19: Vicki Davis talks about the sponsor EVERFI, which offers interactive and free digital lessons for educators.

Guest Introduction

• 00:00:25:21 - 00:00:49:23: Vicki Davis introduces Victoria Setaro, who is known for making data analytics approachable for everyday teachers.

Importance of Data in Education

• 00:00:50:00 - 00:01:00:13: Vicki Davis emphasizes the importance of data analytics in making classrooms more effective.

Victoria's Perspective on Data Analytics

• 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.

Chronic Absenteeism

• 00:02:33:11 - 00:03:07:21: Vicki Davis and Victoria discuss the issue of chronic absenteeism and its data implications.

Cold Data vs. Warm Data

• 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.

Implementing Data Analytics in Schools

• 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.

Privacy Concerns

• 00:07:16:09 - 00:07:53:19: The conversation shifts to the ethical considerations of using data analytics, particularly concerning student privacy.

Success Story

• 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.

Closing Remarks

• 00:11:18:04 - 00:11:58:12: Vicki Davis thanks Victoria for her insights and emphasizes the importance of data analytics in education.

Sponsor Message

• 00:11:58:14 - 00:12:31:15: Vicki Davis again mentions EVERFI and encourages teachers to sign up for their free lessons.

Outro

• 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.

Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."