The second DALI4US Partner Meeting started with an overview of the project’s progress over the past months. The meeting featured three key workshops, each focusing on significant project deliverables.

Workshop 1: Finalisation of the DALI4US Data Literacy Framework

This workshop, led by SCRIPT, focused on finalising the DALI4US Data Literacy Framework. The discussions centered on the innovative approach to teaching data literacy, i.e. through curiosity-driven exploration. Exploratory data analysis is supported with visual analytics, and the key tool facilitating this approach is Orange Data Mining, used all around the world.

• The key components of the innovative framework developed in the project include data, skills and tools, critical thinking, ethical use, problem solving, and real-world relevance of data exploration. 
• The evaluation methodology focuses on feedback from the teachers included in experimental workshops and teacher training regarding their experience with applying the proposed approach and methodology in practice, ensuring quality and understanding of the framework’s value. 
• The final document will incorporate the key insights from the workshop, outlining the fundamental ideas and core principles related to teaching data literacy in upper primary education. 

Workshop 2: Needs Analysis

Led by the project partner H2 from Ireland, this workshop reviewed the project’s Needs Analysis, which has been in development over the past months. A draft version was presented and adopted during the meeting, with the final version to be uploaded to the EACEA reporting portal. The key elements from the analysis will be available on the DALI4US website in the Resources section.

Key findings:

1. The need for developing an innovative data literacy framework for upper primary education, which should address the interdisciplinary nature of data literacy and focus on practical, age-appropriate tools and methodologies for students aged 10-12 in Luxembourg, Ireland, and Slovenia. The framework should reflect the paradigm shift from statistical to exploratory data analysis.
2. The importance of providing dedicated professional training and learning opportunities to teachers, educators, and school leaders. This will help them build the confidence, skills, and knowledge required to effectively teach data literacy.
3. The need for a supportive digital ecosystem tailored to upper primary school needs and integrated in the curriculum. The ecosystem should provide tools for implementing data literacy activities that are linked to the curriculum, enabling hands-on learning and fostering data literacy through practical, engaging scenarios.

Workshop 3: Dissemination Strategy and Key Exploitable Results

The final workshop, led by the Slovene Ministry of Education, focused on the project’s dissemination efforts and strategy, including the outreach via the DALI4US official website and social media channels (LinkedIn), partners’ websites and social media channels, public events, related projects, teachers’ community, and the project’s promotional materials. In the session, we came close to finalising the strategy, brainstormed some additional activities to ensure the project’s sustainability, and identified key exploitable results that will drive the project’s long-term impact. 

Conclusion

The meeting concluded with a strong sense of achievement, thanks to all participants. We used the free afternoon to visit Luxembourg’s extraordinary labyrinth of underground tunnels and galleries in the city’s old historical district. While learning about the stories and secrets from the past, we also made some exciting plans for Day 2 and 3 of the project meeting.