Get familiar with data, learn how to understand data in everyday life
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-03-02 | - |
| 2027-03-02 | - |
Program Overview
Data Tutuksi Opi Ymm‰rt‰m‰‰n Dataa Arjessa
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This course is designed to enhance data literacy, providing participants with the tools to understand and work with data in their daily lives. The program focuses on the basics of data, its formation, and its life cycle, as well as ethical considerations in data use.
Course Details
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Study Format: Online, self-paced study with video lectures and personal reflections
- Language: Finnish
- Organizer: University of Oulu
- Location: Online
Objectives
Upon completing the course, participants will:
- Gain confidence in handling data, understanding its origins, formation, and purpose
- Deepen their understanding of the data their organization handles, including its modification, use, and storage
- Learn to resolve ethical dilemmas related to data use
- Understand regulations and guidelines, including national and international data protection and security rules
Target Group
The course is suitable for individuals in education and childcare roles, particularly class teachers, early childhood education teachers, and those in leadership positions.
Course Content
The program includes:
- Video lectures by experts
- Personal reflections related to the participant's own work
- Development of concrete actions for the participant's organization
Schedule
The next course starts on March 2 and runs until the end of April. The course is approximately 5 hours/week for five weeks, but all material is available for self-paced learning.
Additional Information
For more details, please note that the course is free and designed to be flexible, allowing participants to learn at their own pace.
