Postcards and Photo Walks: Telling Community Data Stories Through Photography

Anna Amato, Camillia Matuk, Kayla DesPortes, Megan Silander, Marian Tes, Ralph Vacca, Peter J. Woods

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Abstract

Representations of the health and resources of neighborhoods, particularly those made without a community's input, can be misleading, and can perpetuate inequities. We designed and implemented a two-week-long grade 8 unit to explore how photo walks-an arts-based methodology that involves capturing and reflecting on photos along one's walking route-can engage students critically with community data. We draw on a critical data literacy perspective, which views data as situated in social contexts and challenges the notion of data as neutral. Artifact analysis and post-unit interviews with two students revealed opportunities and challenges in supporting critical data literacy through planning and participating in photo walks.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInternational Collaboration toward Educational Innovation for All
Subtitle of host publicationOverarching Research, Development, and Practices - 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022
EditorsClark Chinn, Edna Tan, Carol Chan, Yael Kali
PublisherInternational Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
Pages1493-1496
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781737330653
StatePublished - 2022
Event16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022 - Virtual, Online, Japan
Duration: Jun 6 2022Jun 10 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS
ISSN (Print)1814-9316

Conference

Conference16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityVirtual, Online
Period6/6/226/10/22

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)
  • Education

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