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Data Literacy to Data Literacies: Exploring the Central Role of Criticality in Meaning-Making With Data
Thu, May 4, 7:00am to 7:00pm CDT (7:00am to 7:00pm CDT), AERA i-Presentation Gallery, AERA Virtual i-Presentation GalleryFri, May 5, 7:00am to 7:00pm CDT (7:00am to 7:00pm CDT), AERA i-Presentation Gallery, AERA Virtual i-Presentation Gallery
Abstract
The open, networked, participatory culture of the Internet requires expanded conceptualizations of literacy to include data as a resource for meaning-making. Literacy has always included critical thinking and critical evaluation of ideas. Digital literacy scholars have studied online inquiry processes, focusing on seeking and discussing information to construct meaning. What makes data literacies unique is that every inquiry creates more data that when used to predict and personalize behavior impacts future search results. This study applies theories of new literacies (Leu et al., 2017), experiential learning (Dewey, 1938, Kolb, 1984), and social constructivism (Vygotsky, 1978) to examine learners' digital experience with data. Results point to data literacies being complex, situated, and developmental requiring individuals to be flexible and nimble.