Lesson Objectives

• Understand how AI can transform overwhelming education data into actionable insights

• Learn to use AI prompts for data analysis and visualization

• Discover how to make data-driven decisions that improve teaching and learning outcomes

Do Now

Before we get started, take a moment to think about all the data you collect but rarely use: assessment scores, attendance records, behavior incidents, IEP progress, benchmark results... Most schools are sitting on gold mines of information that could transform instruction, if only we could efficiently analyze it. Really think about it. All this data and we look at it once or twice and say, wow that’s surprising and then move on.

What We’re Working with Today

Today we'll explore how AI can rescue education data from spreadsheet purgatory and transform it into meaningful insights that actually improve teaching and learning. No more collecting data just for compliance. It's time to make that data work for you!

Unrelated, but has anyone else been enjoying ChatGPT again? Their new image generation has actually had me using ChatGPT more than Claude this week 🤯

I Do, We Do, You Do

I Do: Here’s What I Created

This week, I made significant progress on my data analytics tools for educators. After my semifinal interview for a grant to support my AI projects, I've been reflecting on how all my projects—from progress monitoring tools to IEP systems—share a common foundation: making data accessible, understandable, and actionable for educators.

Tools I used:

• Lovable to generate the frontend

• Github to make edits to the code

• Google Gemini Pro 2.5 as my coding assistant

• ChatGPT 4o for 3D social media icons and logos

We Do: Let’s Build This Together

Follow this step-by-step guide to transform your classroom data into actionable insights:

1. Gather your data: Identify one dataset you regularly collect but rarely analyze (assessment scores, reading logs, behavior tracking, etc.)

2. Use this AI prompt for data analysis (if you can’t easily remove personal identifying information, describe your data instead of copy/pasting it):

Analyze this education data: [PASTE YOUR DATA]

Identify:
- 3 most significant patterns or trends
- Any outliers or anomalies worth investigating
- Correlations between different data points
- 2-3 actionable recommendations based on this analysis
- Suggestions for additional data that would enhance this analysis

Format the response as bullet points for easy reading.

3. Use this AI prompt for data visualization:

I have education data about [DESCRIBE YOUR DATA]. Based on this data: [PASTE KEY FINDINGS FROM ANALYSIS]

Recommend 2-3 visualization types that would best display these insights for:
1. Parent meetings
2. Teacher planning
3. Student self-reflection

For each recommendation, explain:
- Why this visualization type works best
- What specific aspects of the data it highlights
- How to set it up (including column arrangements)
- Common misinterpretations to avoid

4. Implement one insight: Choose one actionable finding and create a specific plan to address it in your instruction

You Do: Your Mini Task for the Week

Now it's your turn! Choose one dataset you already collect (benchmark scores, exit tickets, attendance, etc.). Use the AI analysis prompt above to identify patterns you might have missed. Then, implement one change to your workflow based on what you discover.

Bonus challenge: Create a simple dashboard using your preferred tool (design one using Lovable, Gemini 2.5 Pro, or Claude) to track the impact of your instructional change.

Think-Pair-Share

• Think of 3 data points you collect but rarely use effectively

• Pair up with a colleague to brainstorm how AI could help extract meaningful insights

• Share your ideas with our community of educators and connect with other Edumators who are transforming their classrooms with AI and automation.

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