The document discusses InspireData, a data analysis software developed by TERC and Inspiration Software to help students build data literacy skills. It can be used to organize, analyze, and interpret data through various graph types. Key features include data collection and survey tools, plotting capabilities like Venn diagrams and time series, and the ability to document the analysis process. Requirements and examples of InspireData in science and social studies classrooms are provided. Resources and contact information are included at the end.

1. Developing Data Literacy
with InspireData™
Steve C. Yuen, Ph.D.
Taralynn Hartsell, Ph.D.
Shuyan Wang, Ph.D.
Department of Technology Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
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2. What is InspireData™?
Developed by TERC and Inspiration
Software®, Inc.
Originally funded by a grant from the NSF
Developed to engage students in the data
analysis process, primarily in Math, Science,
and Social Studies
Help students build data literacy, develop
analytical skills, and strengthen critical thinking
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3. Developing Data Literacy
As students organize and analyze data
they ask meaningful questions and dig
deeper to solve problems.
They move beyond simply memorizing
facts and start acquiring the skills of
reasoning, inquiry and communication.
This process builds data literacy and
makes learning a richer, more
meaningful experience.
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4. Why InspireData?
Build critical data literacy skills and engage students.
Integrate Tables and Plots, where students go easily
from data collection to data interpretation in a few
clicks.
Easy to make graphs (visually and intuitively).
Make sense for students. It is easy for students to get
their data organized and explore data in different plot
types: Venn plots, Bar charts, Stack plots, Box plots,
Axis plots and Pie plots which help students identify
trends, patterns and relationships.
Visually explore data to solve problems and draw
conclusions, resulting in stronger content knowledge
and stronger critical thinking skills.
Fun and engaging.
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5. InspireData System Requirements
Windows®
Pentium II 266 MHz or faster
Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista 128 MB RAM
60 MB available hard drive
800 X 600 display with 16-bit color depth or higher
Macintosh®
G3 300 MHz or faster
OS X version 10.2.8 to 10.4.x 192 MB RAM
90 MB available hard drive
800 X 600 display
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6. Key Features of InspireData
Data collection
Enter data or import data from other sources
Use the e-Survey tool to conduct online surveys and
collect data
Venn, stack, bar, pie, & axis plots
Analyze data using a variety plot types and variables
Slideshow
Capture the sequence of data analysis and
document and present the work
Notes
Add explanations or document the process and
observations
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7. Key Features of InspireData
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8. Animated Time Series
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9. InspireData Basics
Introducing the Starter Screen, Table and Plot
Views
Working in Table View
Creating Plots
Venn Plot
Stack Plot and Bar Chart
Axis Plot
Pie Plot
Working with Time Series
Creating Time series data
Creating an Animated Time Series Plot
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11. Table View

13. Plot View

14. Hands-on Demonstration
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15. Classroom Examples
Science
Social studies
Teacher use
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19. eSurvey
Inspiration Inc. hosts the survey
Login required
Update your file from any location, online
Self evaluation
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21. Resources
Inspired Learning Community
www.inspiredlearningcommunity.com
Lessons & ideas
The Community
Educator Resources
Forums
What’s New
InspireData Site
www.inspiration.com/productinfo/inspiredata/
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22. Contact Information
E-mail:
Steve.Yuen@usm.edu
Taralynn.Hartsell@usm.edu
Shuyan.Wang@usm.edu
Phone:
601-266-4446
Department of Technology Education
College of Education and Psychology
The university of Southern Mississippi
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