This year, our third Institutional Research (IR) Conference (the second with Siyaphumelela as partner) has been reimagined as DUT Data Day (D³). We have retained the ethos of Institutional Research which is applied research about an institution, for that institution – in our case, DUT. The difference this year is that there is no fixed conference theme, no conventional conference format and no paper presentations.

#D³ThinkOutsideTheBox

DUT Data Day is about Knowing, Doing and Impacting. The D³ event will cover two exciting days of sharing data skills and showcasing data informed projects and activities that have been implemented or are currently in progress across the University. How are we using data at DUT for decision-making, planning and improving? Day 1 will focus on training and upskilling (Knowing). Day 2 will focus on showcasing data work (Doing and Impacting). We encourage student participation and attendance.

#D³KnowingDoingImpacting

We invite you to consider the various ways in which data has been/is being used to inform and improve planning, processes and policies in your department, division or faculty. We invite you to consider the innovative ways in which you use and present data in your department, division or faculty. How is DUT using data about the University and for the University to drive organisational effectiveness, and ultimately student success? Come and share your insights, your knowledge and your practice with the wider DUT community.

#D³OpenTheBox

We are inviting submissions for the following:

Day 1 – Training:

• Data Training session (e.g. data analysis, presentation, software packages e.g. SPSS etc.)
• Other Training session (e.g. using the internet, using OER, teaching with technology, using social media in education, statistical background to data etc.)

Day 2 – Exhibition of 10 by 5:

Ten Minute Pitch, Five Minute Q&A

• Poster presentation
• Other (media) presentation
• Demonstration

We are inviting submissions for the following:

Day 1 – Training:

• Data Training session (e.g. data analysis, presentation, software packages e.g. SPSS etc.)
• Other Training session (e.g. using the internet, using OER, teaching with technology, using social media in education, statistical background to data etc.)

Training workshops will be evaluated as follows:

1. Learning outcomes are clearly defined (40%)

Clear description of what you want your participants to be able to do or demonstrate at the end of your session.

2. Facilitation is based on interactive learning or learning by doing methods (40%)

Multi-directional and interactive learning methods. Examples are interactive Learning – Case based exercises, inquiry-based learning, Role playing, Scenario Planning, Hands on learning – learning-by-doing, experiential learning, demonstration on-sight.

3. Additional criteria (20%):

• A clear outline of session schedule is provided
• Evaluation method allows us to measure whether learning is achieved
• A clear description of how DUT staff and students will benefit from the training
• Plain English

D3 Call for Participation Day 1

Contact Details

Title *

Mr

Ms

Mrs

Dr

Prof

First Name *

Surname *

Email Address *

Telephone Number

Topic of Training Session

Title of session *

Organiser of workshop *

Summary (not more than 200 words) *

Audience

Target Audience *

Expected level of expertise of participants *

Expected number of participants *

Learning Outcomes and content

Learning Outcomes *

Tentative Schedule (including start and end times) *

Methodology, trainers and evaluation

Methods of facilitation *

Possible Facilitators/contributors *

Involvement of students in facilitation *

Method of Evaluation to be used for determining achievement of learning outcomes *

Requirements

Will you be using your own venue (including computer labs *

Yes

No

If No, please indicate the following

Technical Requirements

Venue size

Preferred venue set up

We are inviting submissions for the following:

Day 2 – Exhibition of 10 by 5:

Ten Minute Pitch, Five Minute Q&A

• Poster presentation
• Other (media) presentation
• Demonstration

Time:  Each exhibit is given 10 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A.

Criteria for selection:

Remembering the focus is on Knowing, Doing, Impacting, provide a concept note (250-300 words) describing the following:

Knowing (30%)

• The problem/issue being addressed
• The objectives and measurable outcomes of the project/activity

Doing (30%)

• The approach/process used to solve the problem (includes type of data and how the data were/are being used to achieve the results)

Impacting (40%)

• The results and the impact (include preliminary results if current project)

D3 Call for Participation Day 2

Contact Details

Title *

Mr

Ms

Mrs

Dr

Prof

First Name *

Surname *

Email Address *

Telephone Number

Presentation

Type of presentation *

Poster

Demonstration

Other Media Presentation (please specifyOther Media Presentation (please specify

Title of Presentation *

Knowing

The problem/issue being addressed *

The objectives and measurable outcomes of the project/activity *

Doing

The approach/process used to solve the problem (includes type of data and how the data were/are being used to achieve the results) *

Impacting

The results and the impact (include preliminary results if current project *

There is no charge for DUT Staff and Students.

Day 1 – Venues to be confirmed at Registration.

Day 2 – Ritson Exam Hall

Registration is now closed.

Please contact planningoffice@dut.ac.za or the Planning office (Koo 6024; Ashton/Nelisiwe 6023)