Leveraging GIS and Data Visualization in the Classroom
Joshua Been, social science data librarian at the University of Houston Libraries, will discuss geographic information systems (GIS) and data visualization in the classroom on October 9, as part of the UH Emerging Trends in Education Technology series.
Emerging Trends in Educational Technology
Data visualizations serve as both a tool to explore data as well as a means to tell the stories inherent within data. Attendees will learn about available visualization and mapping tools, explore interactive data visualizations, and discover support services available at UH. Examples discussed will include GIS, interactive visualizations, and digital humanities.
Libraries Digital Research Services Support Teaching Innovation
Josh Been, social science data librarian, and Irene Ke, social work librarian, connected with researchers at the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) on the exploration and evaluation of innovative tools to enhance teaching effectiveness using data visualization.
Social Work and GIS
The research team was awarded a Teaching Innovation Program (TIP) grant to develop and implement a plan for new approaches to teaching. Been is featured in this video on the project, highlighting the role of the Libraries’ geospatial information services.