The Storied Way Perspective with Rituparna
The Storied Way Perspective featuring Gulrez Khan, Data Scientist, Author – Drawing Data with Kids
Summary
In this episode of The Storied Way Perspective, host Rituparna Ghosh engages with Gulrez Khan, a data scientist and storyteller, discussing the importance of storytelling in data literacy, especially for children. Gulrez shares his journey from an engineer to a passionate data storyteller, emphasizing how his experiences as a father have shaped his approach to teaching data visualization. The conversation explores the intersection of data and storytelling, the significance of data literacy in today’s world, and the role of parents in fostering curiosity and understanding in their children. Gulrez discusses his book, ‘Drawing with Kids’, and his future plans for promoting data literacy through engaging stories and resources for educators.
Takeaways
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Storytelling is a powerful tool for data visualization.
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Children can teach adults about curiosity and learning.
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Data literacy is essential for future generations.
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Integrating data into everyday life makes learning fun.
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Parents play a crucial role in their children’s education.
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Cultural representation in children’s literature is important.
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Data can be manipulated; understanding it is key.
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Storytelling can make complex data relatable.
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Homeschooling allows for personalized learning experiences.
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Creating resources for educators can enhance data literacy.
About Gulrez Khan
Gulrez is a father of three beautiful kids and works as a Data Science Leader in his day job. He has almost two decades of experience under his belt and has a knack for turning boring numbers into captivating stories. When he’s not busy working, you can find him passing on his skills to the next generation in the hopes of creating a world of data-literate children.
A strong believer in the power of data literacy, Gulrez is on a mission to improve the way people make sense of data. He’s known for delivering corporate workshops that are equal parts informative and entertaining.
Connect with Gulrez Khan
Website | [LinkedIn]( / gulrezkhan-data)
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