When we talk about data in education, we often think of grades, attendance, and standardized test scores. But there’s a lot of data that we don’t usually consider, often called dark data. This dark data can provide deep insights into how students learn and where our educational systems might be failing them. As educators, we…
Understanding how pollution affects plant growth is a crucial question for budding scientists. While visible data provides some answers, dark data—often overlooked information—can significantly deepen our understanding. In polluted environments, plants often look stunted, with fewer leaves and yellowing foliage. Let’s explore this further through an experiment that integrates dark data to provide a more…
Welcome to another installment in our series exploring the transformative power of dark data in education. Today, we’re taking a hands-on approach to understanding how schools can productize dark data—turning raw, unstructured information into a structured, actionable asset. Let’s dive into the specifics of how data is cleaned, organized, structured, and enriched with metadata, using…
Welcome back to my blog series on dark data. This is my fifth post on the topic. In this post, we’ll look at how dark data can improve the quality of an international residential school. The goal is to improve the quality of education by identifying and using dark data and hence increase admissions for…
I’m fascinated by the world of data analysis. When I first started learning, everyone seemed to use the “Superstore” sales data set in Tableau. It’s a great example, but it got me thinking – what about the data we don’t see? The Superstore data gives you a clear picture of sales figures, products, and profits. …
Physics often presents challenges for students, especially in solving numerical problems. Many resort to what’s known as the “Dead Leaf Model,” where they apply memorized formulas without fully understanding the underlying concepts. Consider the formula for gravitational force (F = G * m1 * m2 / R^2), which is ideally applicable for point objects, where…
In the realm of business operations, vast amounts of data are collected daily, but much of this data remains unused. This overlooked treasure, known as dark data, if identified and utilized properly, can significantly enhance business decision-making and strategic planning. This post explores how businesses can bring this hidden data into the light and leverage…
In the heart of Italy, not far from Rome, stands an iconic symbol of historical anomalies and architectural wonders—the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This bell tower, tilted at a precarious angle, presents a perfect metaphor for the concept of “dark data” in the realm of scientific and engineering research. Dark data, the vast amounts of…
Dark data, the information collected during scientific endeavors but not actively used in analyses, presents a significant reservoir of untapped knowledge. This concept is particularly prevalent in fields where data collection outpaces our ability to analyze it due to technological or methodological limitations. The hidden potential of dark data spans across various disciplines, including astronomy,…