Introduction and Module Material
Overview
In Module 6, you focused on the Ready for Interoperability stage of the Needs Assessment Domain. Module 7 focuses on the Developing Evidence stage of the Data Governance domain. The Project Governance domain combines aspects of data governance with project management. In this module, your district will finalize and validate your use case, getting you one step closer to your Data Readiness Project Plan and Pitch Deck.
- In this module, your district will engage in cross-departmental discussions around your selected use case.
- These discussions will support your district with identifying important priorities, processes, and workflows to consider as you plan and solve for your use case.
- Specifically, with the support of stakeholders, your district will draft a data catalogue that operationalizes the data elements relevant to your use case. By identifying these data elements, your district will also be able to understand the stewards and data processes needed to support your use case.
It is important to take the time to organize your district’s data elements, processes, and stewards because this will provide a strong infrastructure upon which to build an implementation plan in upcoming modules.
Throughout this course, you will see four types of activities. Depending on your district’s data readiness, you may want to review and complete all suggested activities and those essential for fulfilling the micro-credential requirements. Some activities will require assistance from your technology lead, and some activities can be projected during stakeholder meetings. Look for the following icons to signal “technology lead” or “group activity.”
Micro-credential activities are essential for preparing a Data Ready Project Plan and Pitch deck. These activities can be submitted as evidence for completing a micro-credential.
IT Lead Activities require the participation of your district or organization’s IT Lead.
Group activities that are to be completed by members of your cross-departmental teams.
Suggested resources to develop your understanding of data equity and interoperability.
A folder with resources is available to download at the beginning of each module via a link in each module’s Introduction and Module Material section. Depending on your district’s data readiness, you should review and complete all essential and suggested activities.
Throughout the module, you will be prompted with IGNITE questions meant for you to pause and reflect on current practices and/or policies within your district or organization. There are also knowledge checks for your understanding of key concepts and takeaways.
Download the resource file by clicking on the button to the right. You will find resources such as presentations, spreadsheets, and templates for implementing the activities described in this module.
Thinking Ahead
