Data literacy education through university-industry collaboration
Information and Learning Sciences
ISSN: 2398-5348
Article publication date: 3 November 2023
Issue publication date: 14 May 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to explore the findings related to data literacy skills for students to succeed in the digital age labor market and the role of university-industry collaborations (UICs) in the co-design and co-delivery of curriculum for the development of students’ data literacy.
Design/methodology/approach
The study uses an interview-based research methodology to gather insights from industry partners and stakeholders. The interviews focus on identifying key data literacy skills, understanding the significance of these skills and exploring the role of UICs in enhancing students’ data literacy.
Findings
The findings reveal several important data literacy skills for students. The most commonly mentioned skills include data evaluation/analysis, identifying the relevance of data and data protection in a sensitive manner. Participants also emphasized the importance of recognizing the interrelationships among data, adapting data across different contexts and strategically combining diverse data. The study emphasizes the role of universities in providing a well-rounded educational setting that fosters the development of data literacy skills. Additionally, it highlights the value of practical collaborations between universities and industries, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts.
Originality/value
The study highlights the interconnected nature of various data skills and emphasizes the significance of data literacy in navigating the complexities of the digital age labor market. It also sheds light on the role of UICs in codesigning and codelivering curricula to enhance students’ data literacy. The findings provide valuable insights into the practical implications for UICs in preparing students for the data-driven job market.
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Acknowledgements
Declaration of conflicting interests. The author declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship and/or publication of this study.
Funding. The author received no financial support for the research or authorship of this study.
Citation
Taş, E. (2024), "Data literacy education through university-industry collaboration", Information and Learning Sciences, Vol. 125 No. 5/6, pp. 389-405. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILS-06-2023-0077
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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