Resources from the Data Literacy Workshop presented by Code For Dayton at the Kettering Foundation's Dayton Democracy Summit in October 2025.
This workshop was designed to help participants develop critical data literacy skills essential for informed civic participation and democratic engagement. The session covered how to evaluate data sources, detect misinformation, and effectively communicate data-driven stories.
This repository contains three key resources from the workshop:
File: DataSourceGuide.pdf
A comprehensive guide to finding, evaluating, and using reliable data sources. This resource helps participants identify trustworthy data, understand different types of sources, and apply critical evaluation criteria.
File: BSDetectorWorksheet.pdf
An interactive worksheet designed to help identify misinformation, misleading statistics, and questionable data claims. This tool provides a systematic framework for critically examining data-based assertions.
File: StoryStructureWorksheet.pdf
A practical guide for structuring compelling narratives using data. This worksheet helps participants transform data insights into engaging, accessible stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Code For Dayton is a volunteer civic technology organization that brings together community members to use technology and data for public good. We are part of the Code For America Brigade network.
- Website: codefordayton.org
- Focus Areas: Civic engagement, open data, digital literacy, and community problem-solving
These materials are open source and available for:
- Individual study and skill development
- Educational workshops and training sessions
- Community organizing and civic engagement activities
- Classroom instruction
We encourage you to share, adapt, and build upon these resources in your own work.
If you'd like to improve these materials or report issues:
- Open an issue in this repository
- Submit a pull request with your suggestions
- Reach out to Code For Dayton through our website
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Special thanks to:
- The Kettering Foundation for hosting the Dayton Democracy Summit
- All workshop participants who provided valuable feedback
- Code For Dayton volunteers who developed and delivered this content
Questions or feedback? Visit codefordayton.org or open an issue in this repository.