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● Data literacy helps in analytically producing solutions to problems that help people develop critical
thinking skills. It enables user to tackle complex problems and derive meaningful relevance.
● Data literacy fuels innovation by providing tools and techniques to explore data from different perspectives.
It helps in innovating to meet the requirements of emerging trends and market demands.
Impact of Data Literacy
Data literacy has an immense impact on various aspects of society, like business, education, healthcare, and
public policy, as given below:
● Business: It can lead to growth and innovation and help companies maintain their competitive edge in a
tech-focused world. Data literate employees can effectively analyse data to gain insights into market trends,
customer behaviours, and operational performance.
● Education: It empowers the teaching-learning process. In the field of education, data literacy is essential for
both students and educators. Students can better understand and analyse information, while educators can
use data to tailor instruction and identify areas where students may need additional support. Students can
engage more deeply with course material, particularly in STEM fields.
● Healthcare: Healthcare professionals can use data to improve diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient monitoring.
Hospitals and clinics can use data to optimise resource allocation, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
● Public policy: Policymakers can use data to design, implement, and evaluate policies more effectively. Data literacy
promotes transparency, allowing the public to hold policymakers accountable through data-driven evidence.
● Social equity: Data literacy can highlight disparities in areas such as education, healthcare, and employment and
can promote social equity. It helps ensure that resources are distributed effectively to areas of greatest need.
Task #Problem Solving & Logical Reasoning
Let us do an activity to understand the impact of data literacy.
Impact of News Articles (Select any trending news)
Session Preparation Logistics:
For a class of 40 Students [Pair Activity]
Materials Required:
Item Quantity
Online Data Sources Clues NA
Computers 20
Purpose:
The purpose of this activity is to engage participants in various scenarios that involve collecting data
and analysing its sources. Emphasising the importance of validating data sources, the aim is to instil the
concept of data literacy. By understanding how authentic data sources contribute to reliable and unbiased
decision-making, participants will develop critical skills for navigating and interpreting data effectively.
Brief: [Pair Activity]
Participants will search the internet for data sources, extracting key information to support their decisions.
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