Events
Big Data Ignite teacher workshop
Date and Time
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description
The GVSU Statistics Department and Big Data Ignite, Inc., a Michigan nonprofit, will join forces along with the Regional Math and Science Center to put on the inaugural Big Data Ignite Teachers Workshop to downtown Grand Rapids.
The
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices
require students to be proficient in:
- Analyzing and
Interpreting Data
- Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking
- Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Collecting and assessing information has always been a key ingredient in effective decision-making. But in recent years, the practice of collecting and assessing information has scaled-up dramatically, a phenomenon termed Big Data. Big Data has become a core element of operations and strategy for a large and growing number of Michigan businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. Michigan's continued economic development and competitiveness depend on a ready supply of Big Data talent. Consequently, preparing students for the hi-tech economy continues to be a key educational objective.
The Big Data phenomenon arises from the convergence of four
accelerating trends in information technology:
(1) the growing
availability and shrinking cost of computing and networking hardware
( infrastructure );
(2) the expanding collection of a
wide variety of records and measurements ( data );
(3)
advances by data scientists in the development of tools and techniques
to analyze and derive insights from large volumes of multifaceted
data; and
(4) an expanding workforce of data engineers, data
analysts, and decision-makers who can leverage the new infrastructure,
data, tools, and techniques.
The Big Data Ignite Teachers Workshop is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with readily-available educational tools that can provide students practical exposure to foundational Big Data concepts. Participation qualifies for SCECH's. All participants must bring their own laptop computer.
Date: Saturday, May 5
Location: Room 107D Richard M. DeVos Center (401
West Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49504). This is the
downtown Grand Rapids GVSU Pew Campus.
Time: 8:00am to 12:00 noon
Cost: Just $20 for Michigan K-12 STEM teachers
Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
Register online here before April 30