Using ggplot Themes For In-Print Visualization

6 February 2018

While most of the recent conversation around data visualization has focused on optimizing graphs for online viewing (and rightfully so) , some graphs are still made for production in books.…

Creating a Language Placement Dashboard

5 December 2017

This term I have been working with some academic technologists to start the process of creating a dashboard for language placement exams. This most recent meeting is a continuation of…

Managing Students, Managing Friends

2 November 2017

As a project manager (PM) intern, one of my responsibilities has been to manage the progress of the DataSquad’s various projects. I make sure that squad members have what they…

project management

Inspirations from ISSOTL17

25 October 2017

Earlier this month, I was lucky to attend my first ISSOTL conference in one of my favorite places, Calgary, Alberta. The theme was “Reaching New Heights,” and while I learned…

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Satellite Remote Sensing at Cornell University

18 October 2017

In June, I had the opportunity to attend an oceanographic satellite remote sensing workshop at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. The two-week program was taught by Professor Bruce C. Monger…

F17 [un]Workshop Schedule!

17 October 2017

Join us for this term’s series of [un]Workshops: 10/17 (Tue) – 3-4p – Leighton 426  Title: Social Reading and Notetaking: An Overview of Web Annotation Tools Blurb: A foundational activity…

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Modernizing Mail Merge with Google Forms

5 October 2017

Problem Every term at Carleton, the registrar office has to send every teaching professor an email asking them if they want their class to use self-scheduled exams that term. Until…

New Workflow

Sketching a Backend for Language Placement Tests

5 October 2017

Sometimes, projects come around that DataSquad can’t directly contribute to because the scope of the project is longer than the time any one student will stay at the school. But…

Effective Instructional Videos

2 October 2017

Instructional Videos come in all shapes and sizes, but there are some statistics you should pay attention to to maximize student learning. The quick overview is that you should keep…