This book study explores the books How Do You Turn Data Into Drawings? A Statistics Book About Graphs and Data by Clayton Grider and Developing Digital Detectives by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins. Participants will explore practical strategies for helping students create and evaluate data and navigate misinformation in a complex digital landscape. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments.
Event Details
Intended Audience
Book studies are intended for any/all K-12 Teachers, Computer Science Teachers, Media/Library Specialists and Resource/Tech Teachers interested in diving deeper into computer science books and increasing their pedagogy.
Session Details
Book studies will meet virtually two times, with asynchronous work in between meetings such as assigned chapter readings, reflections, and planning for classroom applications.
This book study will meet on Monday, March 1 and Monday, May 3, 2027 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET.
Additional information about reading assignments and meeting zoom links will be shared to all registered attendees closer to the meeting dates.
A copy of the book is included for participants.
From the Author & Publisher's Websites
How Do You Turn Data Into Drawings?: A Statistics Book About Graphs and Data
Have you ever wondered how to turn data into graphs and charts? A basic explanation of statistics concepts including descriptive and inferential statistics, collecting and recording data, how to make various graphs, and more is explored through charts, illustrations, and informative text in this new addition to the How Do series. Includes activities in the back of the book.
Source: https://flowerpotpress.com/products/how-do-you-turn-data-into-drawings
Developing Digital Detectives
Developing Digital Detectives offers easy-to-implement lessons to engage students in becoming media literacy “digital detectives,” looking for clues, questioning motives, uncovering patterns, developing theories and, ultimately, delivering a verdict. The current news landscape is driven by clicks, with every social media influencer, trained and citizen journalists chasing the same goal: a viral story. In this environment, where the race to be first on the scene with the most sensational story often overshadows the need for accuracy, traditional strategies for determining information credibility are no longer enough.
Book Resource Site: https://www.evidencelocker.online/
Content Disclaimer
Developing Digital Detectives includes references to real-world events and may contain examples that some participants find sensitive or political in nature. These perspectives are presented by the authors to support discussion around media literacy and critical thinking. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the facilitators or sponsoring organization. Participants are encouraged to engage with the material thoughtfully, reflect on multiple perspectives, and contribute to respectful, open dialogue throughout the book study.
Stipend, PGPs, Supplies
Indiana attendees are eligible for a $100 incentive after the book study is completed.
Workshop attendees will receive 6 PGP points.
This workshop is eligible for CSPDWeek Continuing Education.
All participants will receive a copy of the book at no cost. To support accessibility, alternate formats such as audiobooks are available upon request—please contact us if you would like to arrange one.
Who Should Attend?
Intended Audience
Book studies are intended for any/all K-12 Teachers, Computer Science Teachers, Media/Library Specialists and Resource/Tech Teachers interested in diving deeper into computer science books and increasing their pedagogy.
Date and Time
Session Details
Book studies will meet virtually two times, with asynchronous work in between meetings such as assigned chapter readings, reflections, and planning for classroom applications.
This book study will meet on Monday, March 1 and Monday, May 3, 2027 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET.
Additional information about reading assignments and meeting zoom links will be shared to all registered attendees closer to the meeting dates.
A copy of the book is included for participants.
About These Books
From the Author & Publisher's Websites
How Do You Turn Data Into Drawings?: A Statistics Book About Graphs and Data
Have you ever wondered how to turn data into graphs and charts? A basic explanation of statistics concepts including descriptive and inferential statistics, collecting and recording data, how to make various graphs, and more is explored through charts, illustrations, and informative text in this new addition to the How Do series. Includes activities in the back of the book.
Source: https://flowerpotpress.com/products/how-do-you-turn-data-into-drawings
Developing Digital Detectives
Developing Digital Detectives offers easy-to-implement lessons to engage students in becoming media literacy “digital detectives,” looking for clues, questioning motives, uncovering patterns, developing theories and, ultimately, delivering a verdict. The current news landscape is driven by clicks, with every social media influencer, trained and citizen journalists chasing the same goal: a viral story. In this environment, where the race to be first on the scene with the most sensational story often overshadows the need for accuracy, traditional strategies for determining information credibility are no longer enough.
Book Resource Site: https://www.evidencelocker.online/
Content Disclaimer
Developing Digital Detectives includes references to real-world events and may contain examples that some participants find sensitive or political in nature. These perspectives are presented by the authors to support discussion around media literacy and critical thinking. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the facilitators or sponsoring organization. Participants are encouraged to engage with the material thoughtfully, reflect on multiple perspectives, and contribute to respectful, open dialogue throughout the book study.
What Teachers Will Receive
Stipend, PGPs, Supplies
Indiana attendees are eligible for a $100 incentive after the book study is completed.
Workshop attendees will receive 6 PGP points.
This workshop is eligible for CSPDWeek Continuing Education.
All participants will receive a copy of the book at no cost. To support accessibility, alternate formats such as audiobooks are available upon request—please contact us if you would like to arrange one.