Welcome to our Video Coaching
Our Independent Dunker model enables teachers to guide students through the content of our two immersive half-day sessions focused on data collection and analysis. These sessions are designed for flexibility, allowing you to incorporate the content at your own pace. You will find resources such as lesson notebooks, coding activities, and step-by-step guidance to make it easy for you to facilitate active, hands-on learning.
A central hub for all lesson materials, designed to guide both teachers and students through the fundamentals of coding, data analysis, and visualization. Available on our GitHub Repository. These activities are created in Jupyter Notebooks, which can be opened in either Google Colab or Callysto. After your coaching sessions below, explore the full set of lessons and resources.
The videos below will guide you through understanding the Data Dunkers Program itself, becoming better acquainted with our approach and becoming familiar with our actual activities.
Understanding the Program
Overview of Program
An introduction to the program, featuring video clips and narration to explain the structure and purpose of Data Dunkers.
Structure of the Program
Explores the various components (or 'chunks') of the program and explains how each aligns with educational goals. Also provides an overview of the different pathways available for implementation.
Understanding the DD Fundamentals Program
A comprehensive guide to running the Data Dunkers Fundamentals program, covering the key objectives and expected student outcomes.
Understanding Our Approach
GitHub Resources Overview
A tour of the essential resources needed to run the program, including Jupyter Notebooks, slide decks, and module descriptions.
Coding - Big Picture
An explanation of the IPO (Input-Process-Output) model and its application in coding. Learn how to think critically about commands, variables, and data structures to build a solid coding foundation for students.
Instructional Approach
A look into the instructional flow of the program and key decision points for teachers, providing guidance on how to facilitate student learning effectively.
Preparing for the Activities
Understanding Jupyter Notebooks
An introduction to Jupyter Notebooks, detailing how to use them within the program and reviewing the Mini-Hoops activity as an example.
Mini-Hoops Activity
A detailed explanation of the Mini-Hoops activity, including a review of the corresponding Jupyter Notebook to support hands-on learning.
Labyrinth Activity
An overview of the Labyrinth activity, focusing on how to implement it in the classroom and use the Labyrinth Notebook for guided practice.
