During this session, we looked in greater depth at how data can be used and explored within the primary classroom. The use of data within the classroom can be used to open up the possibilities of exploring cross-curricular links with computing, such as in science experiments or maths. With readily available software such as GoogleDocs there is little excuse for teachers to not explore data handling within the classroom, and we explored a number of activities that can be utilised within the classroom. Further, public data and maps can be used to explore subjects such as geography and history in novel and innovative ways to explore trends over time.

On a more individual level we also learnt how to explore internet databases about schools that may be useful in job searches. Considering that so much of data is important in education today, this was a very informative lecture.