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Dustin and Ghazali sit down with Tom Kaster, founder of The Datafied Classroom, to explore how teachers can unlock the power of classroom data without becoming data scientists. They dive into practical tools, strategies, and mindset shifts that make data more usable and less overwhelming—ultimately helping educators better support student learning.
Tom was a secondary mathematics teacher for nearly 20 years, teaching on five continents and in seven countries. His global experience led him to launch The Datafied Classroom, a company focused on transforming student and classroom data into visual, actionable insights for teachers and school leaders.
In this episode, Tom breaks down why combining quantitative and qualitative data matters, how to avoid data overload, and which tools (like Looker Studio and spreadsheets) can help teachers v ...
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