Polis Center

Name: SAVI Data Literacy – Beyond the Numbers: The Power of Qualitative Data
Start: 2026-03-02T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-02T16:00:00-05:00

December 2025
Unlocking the Power of Online GIS: Integrating Data and Creating Multimedia Stories

December 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

This session will explore how GIS technology can help you bring data to life. Learn how to integrate data from multiple sources—including SAVI—create interactive maps and multimedia stories and uncover patterns and relationships through spatial analysis. If you’re curious about how tools like ArcGIS Online can support your organization’s storytelling and data-driven decision making, this workshop is for you. Live demonstrations of ArcGIS Online’s capabilities will be included.
SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Tell Stories with Data

December 15, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Online

This workshop teaches the next steps of persuasively communicating what you have learned after gaining initial insight from data.
January 2026
ArcGIS Fundamentals

January 7 @ 8:30 am - January 8 @ 4:30 pm

Indiana University Indianapolis 420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

This two-day, hands-on workshop is designed for beginners and early-career professionals who want to build a strong foundation in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS Pro. Through guided instruction and practical exercises, participants will explore how GIS can be used to solve real-world problems and support decision-making across Indiana and beyond. Day 1 Topics GIS Fundamentals – Understand what GIS is and how it can solve problems and create opportunities in Indiana Navigating ArcGIS Pro – Learn the capabilities of ArcGIS Pro, get started, and navigate the interface Creating Maps – Learn to effectively communicate spatial information through well-designed maps Data Fundamentals – Explore data types and tools for managing and documenting your data Day 2 Topics Data Sources – Find and access a wealth of free GIS data in Indiana and beyond Working with Tables – Utilize tools and techniques for working with tables The Power of Selection – Answer questions based on data values and locations Beyond the Fundamentals – Preview online GIS, advanced spatial analysis, and more Class Project – Apply your skills with a realistic use case Wrap-Up – Review and consolidate your learning About the presenter: IN-GTA: Indiana Geospatial Training Academy The Indiana Geospatial Training Academy (IN-GTA) is a collaborative […]

$649
SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training: Framing the Problem

January 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Online

Before you can begin using data to inform decisions, identify what you are trying to accomplish and determine how data can help you get there.
February 2026
SAVI Data Literacy – Avoiding Data Pitfalls

February 16 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Data is most powerful when you understand its limits. This workshop equips participants with some of the fundamental skills necessary to critically analyze data and recognize the impact of various factors on their results. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This workshop is important for anyone who wants to ensure they are effectively using and interpreting data. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN How and why to avoid treating estimates like exact numbers The importance and impact of geographic variation The benefits of looking beyond summary statistics How policy changes or other factors may impact data USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING No prior knowledge is required, but you may find it useful to attend the Module 2A SAVI Data, Tools, and Other Resources workshop prior to this one. In that workshop you learn about the data resources that SAVI provides.
March 2026
SAVI Data Literacy – Beyond the Numbers: The Power of Qualitative Data

March 2 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Quantitative data, such as vital statistics, often play a critical role in community analysis projects. However, the richness of qualitative data such as interviews and historical documents can offer deeper insights into community challenges and opportunities. This workshop explores different types and sources of qualitative data and explores how they can be used to uncover themes and patterns that numbers alone may miss. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This workshop is relevant to anyone who wants to understand the potential of qualitative data. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN How to distinguish between the many types and roles of qualitative data Where to find existing qualitative data for Indiana and beyond How qualitative data can be used to support community focused projects USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING No prior knowledge is required, but you may find it useful to attend the Module 2A SAVI Data, Tools, and Other Resources workshop prior to this one. In that workshop you learn about the data resources that SAVI provides.

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Polis Center

December 2025

Unlocking the Power of Online GIS: Integrating Data and Creating Multimedia Stories

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Tell Stories with Data

January 2026

ArcGIS Fundamentals

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training: Framing the Problem

February 2026

SAVI Data Literacy – Avoiding Data Pitfalls

March 2026

SAVI Data Literacy – Beyond the Numbers: The Power of Qualitative Data

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