Campus Units
Education, School of
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
8-2018
Journal or Book Title
Journal of Extension
Volume
56
Issue
4
First Page
4TOT2
Abstract
Increased focus on data-driven decision making requires Extension professionals to excel at data analysis and interpretation. Data parties have become increasingly popular for involving stakeholders in making sense of data. As these parties become more frequently used by Extension professionals, best practices are emerging from lessons learned to improve the process and enhance the outcomes. These practices include designing discussion questions to fit the specific goals of the process, engaging a team of key partners, setting a theme and party environment that appeals to the participants and fits the context, providing appropriate data visualization tools, and using strong facilitation practices.
Copyright Owner
Journal of Extension
Copyright Date
2018
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Franz, Nancy K., "Data Parties I Have Known: Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Success" (2018). Education Publications. 120.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/edu_pubs/120
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Comments
This article is published as Franz, N. (2018). “Data Parties I Have Known: Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Success.” Journal of Extension, 56(4); 4TOT2. Posted with permission.