Designing with Data: An Educator’s Guide to Getting Started with Looker Studio
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Get started with Google Looker Studio for data visualization. Create dashboards to track student progress and classroom metrics.
Description
How can educators turn raw data into clear, compelling visuals that tell a story? What if you could transform your spreadsheets into interactive dashboards in just a few clicks? Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio) makes data visualization simple, accessible, and powerful. Educators can use it to track student progress, monitor school initiatives, or visualize classroom metrics—all in one easy-to-navigate platform. Whether you’re completely new to data dashboards or just looking for a creative way to display information, this session will give you the confidence to get started. Join Lauren Boucher for a guided tour of Looker Studio where you’ll explore sample dashboards, learn how to connect your data sources (like Google Sheets), and discover best practices for designing clear, engaging visuals. You’ll leave with a Looker Studio overview guide, customizable dashboard templates, and a step-by-step planning tool to kickstart your first project.
This is workshop one of three for the series titled “Designing with Data: Tell Your Story with Looker Studio Dashboards.”
Objectives
- Identify key components and tools within the Google Looker Studio interface.
- Explain how Looker Studio connects to different data sources.
- Create a simple data visualization using real or sample classroom data.
- Compare different dashboard layouts to determine which best communicates insights.
- Assess the effectiveness of a dashboard based on clarity and usability.
- Design an original Looker Studio dashboard for classroom or school use.
Key Take Aways
- Navigate the Google Looker Studio platform and understand its core features and layout.
- Connect data sources like Google Sheets to create dynamic visualizations.
- Explore and customize sample dashboards to fit your classroom or school needs.
- Apply design principles that make your data clear, engaging, and actionable.
Workshop Details
While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to three continuing education credits.
Special Technology Instructions
Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device and a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school). SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop.
Assessment
Participants will have communication and collaboration and opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.
Course Content
- Designing with Data: An Educator’s Guide to Getting Started with Looker Studio
Lauren Boucher
Lauren Boucher is a Regional Consultant for Digital Teaching and Learning with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. She holds a master's degree in elementary education and boasts a rich teaching background, including third-grade instruction and gifted education at both elementary and middle school levels. Her expertise also extends to serving as an Instructional Technology Specialist for Pitt County Schools, and she shares her insights through both in-person and online presentations at conferences across the nation.
Specializes In: Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant
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