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This program is designed to promote digital upskilling/reskilling of Kentucky Teachers creating a foundational knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and training of other community members.
SIX GOOD REASONS TO LEARN ABOUT MICROSOFT POWER BI
Kentucky Teachers use Power BI for various reasons, as it is a powerful business intelligence tool that can be adapted for educational purposes. These are the common reasons why teachers want to know about this tool:
- Data visualization: Power BI allows teachers to analyze and present data in a visually appealing and interactive way. They can create dashboards and reports that consolidate information from various sources, such as student performance data, attendance records, or assessment results. Visualizing data can help teachers identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Student performance tracking: Power BI enables teachers to track and monitor individual student progress over time. They can import data from assessments, assignments, or learning management systems, and create visualizations to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas where students may need additional support. This information can inform instructional decisions and interventions.
- Classroom analytics: By using Power BI, teachers can gain insights into classroom dynamics and identify factors that impact student learning. They can collect and analyze data on student engagement, behavior, or participation rates to understand the effectiveness of their teaching strategies. This information can guide instructional planning and help create a positive learning environment.
- Data-driven decision making: Power BI empowers teachers to make data-driven decisions based on evidence and insights. By analyzing data on student performance, attendance, or other relevant metrics, teachers can identify instructional strategies that are effective and adjust their teaching methods accordingly. They can also use data to communicate with students, parents, or administrators about progress and achievements.
- Collaboration and sharing: Power BI allows teachers to collaborate and share data visualizations with colleagues, administrators, or other stakeholders. They can create shared dashboards or reports that enable collaborative analysis, discussion, and decision making. This promotes a data-informed culture within the educational institution.
- Performance reporting: Power BI facilitates the creation of performance reports that can be shared with students, parents, or administrators. Teachers can use Power BI to generate visually appealing and comprehensive reports that summarize student progress, attendance, or other relevant metrics. These reports can provide valuable insights to stakeholders and support effective communication about student achievements and challenges.
With this program, you will:
- Learn at your own pace, within a three-weeks time frame
- Engage with professionals from the University of Louisville
- Have access to free resources and tools to create a quick and effective training to upskill/reskill members of your community
This program will be hosted online through the Strut Learning Management system. You will need access to a computer and the internet in order to complete this program.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
What you earn (upon completion of the program)
- Top workforce digital skills, such as Microsoft Power BI
- Training skills
- $500* stipend
REQUIREMENTS
What you need to apply
- A commitment to improve your digital skills and to train other people
- Being a licensed and actively registered K-12 Teacher in Kentucky
- Having access to a computer and an internet connection
- Being able and willing to provide your W-9 form, bank account for direct deposit and SSN for stipend
No specific technical skills required - All levels are welcome!
* Stipend funded by the Humana Foundation | Health Equity Innovation Hub
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The program is designed for three weeks of learning and deliverables - with an average 3-5 hours per week required. If you need additional time in this process, please contact your instructor (their name and contact information will be available on the learning platform).
The program will be asynchronous and delivered through an online Learning Management System (Strut).
WEEK 1 (3-5 hours)
- Once you receive the instruction to log into the platform, you will identify and select the appropriate training based on your skill development interest, needs, and availability.
- You will complete the training at your own pace.
- Knowledge will be assessed through a quiz located in Strut. You must pass the quiz by at least 80% in order to move on to the next step in the program.
WEEK 2 (3-5 hours)
- Once you have completed the quiz, the next step will be to prepare for the Applied Learning Project (instructions will be provided through Strut).
WEEK 3 (3-5 hours)
- Once you have created your training material in a digital format, you will submit it in Strut
- You will conduct your training and make sure to have your (5) community members and report their name and email address (additional information will be provided).
END OF THE PROGRAM
- At the end of the program, the instructor will confirm your quiz score and all materials have been submitted for review.
- Once the instructor has confirmed completion of the program, you will receive a confirmation email detailing your completion.
- In addition to how you will receive your digital certificate of completion and a $500 stipend.
This program is brought to you by the University of Louisville Digital Transformation Center, with the funding and support of the Humana Foundation | Health Equity Innovation Hub
Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments, and health care.
If you have questions on the program, please reach out the Digital Transformation Center at digtrans@louisville.edu.