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SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Module 2A: Finding Existing Data
DESCRIPTION:This VIRTUAL workshop will help you apply the skills learned in other workshops to your own real-world\, data-informed project. The workshop instructor will reach out to you prior to the workshop to discuss your project and to help you identify the data and other information you will need to bring to this workshop to be successful. \nThis offering is hosted by The Polis Center\, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering\, they will use the Central Indiana map\, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region. \nAnswering the questions necessary to achieve goals requires locating and using the right data and tools. This workshop covers the strengths\, weaknesses\, and costs of readily available data sets\, including SAVI\, so you have the information you need to locate the data that is right for you. Hands-on activities explore the many tools that SAVI provides for locating and exploring data.\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? This workshop is perfect for anyone that wants to learn techniques for finding the right data to answer questions. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN \n\nBenefits and challenges associated with several types of data\nWhere to access readily available data sources\nHow to balance needs and priorities to choose the right dataset\nHow to choose a substitute dataset when the indicator you want to measure is not available\n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING \nNo prior knowledge is required\, but you may find it useful to attend the Module 1A: Framing the Problem workshop before attending this workshop. In that workshop you learn how to frame problems with specific and measurable questions that can help you meet your goals. \nRegister Here
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-skills-training-module-2a-finding-existing-data/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Module 2B: Avoid Data Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:This VIRTUAL workshop will help you apply the skills learned in other workshops to your own real-world\, data-informed project. The workshop instructor will reach out to you prior to the workshop to discuss your project and to help you identify the data and other information you will need to bring to this workshop to be successful. \nThis offering is hosted by The Polis Center\, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering\, they will use the Central Indiana map\, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region. \nData is most powerful when you understand its limits. This module will give you the knowledge to think critically about data\, making you aware of what can cause noise in data and how to use data effectively despite these limitations.\n\n\nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN \n\nHow policy changes can affect the numbers\nHow factors outside your analysis can impact the data\nHow to judge the accuracy and reliability of data\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-skills-training-module-2b-avoid-data-pitfalls/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:SAVI 101: Introduction to Grow & SAVI Data Tools
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn the basic mechanics of SAVI tools and feel excited to engage with the SAVI data system on the Grow platform. The presentation will be delivered by The Polis Center team from Indiana University – Indianapolis or the local Grow team. Who should attend? Anyone new to utilizing SAVI or a user who is interested in learning the mechanics of the system. Whether you are in the nonprofit\, donor-funder\, business sector or a curious citizen\, this introductory lesson to SAVI is for you. *In each offering\, Grow staff spend up to 10 min providing a high-level intro to Grow. Useful knowledge before attending? Visiting growcapacity.info and entering into SAVI may help with a basic understanding of the concepts presented but is not required for attending. **Following each session\, attendees will be asked to complete a brief survey. The information will help Grow improve the support and education provided for SAVI. \nClick here to register
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-101-introduction-to-grow-savi-data-tools-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Module 3A: Analyze & Visualize with Charts
DESCRIPTION:This VIRTUAL workshop will help you apply the skills learned in other workshops to your own real-world\, data-informed project. The workshop instructor will reach out to you prior to the workshop to discuss your project and to help you identify the data and other information you will need to bring to this workshop to be successful. \nThis offering is hosted by The Polis Center\, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering\, they will use the Central Indiana map\, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region. \nCharts are a powerful tool for analyzing and communicating information through tables\, graphs or diagrams. This workshop provides you with the skills you need to get the most value from charts. Hands-on activities show you how to apply several types of charts for static and interactive data visualizations. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nThis workshop should be taken by anyone interested in interpreting and visualizing data to address a research question or communicate data findings. Even if you already know how to make charts\, this workshop can improve your ability to design charts that can do the best job of depicting your data. \nWHAT WILL YOU LEARN? \n\nThe fundamentals: what to think about before making a chart\nPrinciples for choosing and designing a chart\nHow to create static data visualizations with Microsoft Excel and a demonstration of other interactive visualization tools such as Datawrapper\n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING \nNo prior knowledge is required\, but you may find it useful to attend the Module 1A: Framing the Problem workshop prior to this one. In that workshop you learn how to frame problems so that you have specific and measurable questions that can help you meet your goals. You may also want to consider attending the Module 2A: Finding Existing Data workshop which explores where to find existing data and how to choose the right data source for answering your questions. \nRegister Here
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-super-user-learning-series-module-3a-analyze-visualize-with-charts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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