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SUMMARY:Cultivating Data Literacy in Kids | Gulrez Khan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session with Gulrez Khan as he shares his unique approach to making data visualization fun and accessible for children. Gulrez will demonstrate how to introduce data concepts through screen-free activities that foster creativity and strengthen family bonds.  \nBy integrating data into everyday life\, we can empower our children to become confident data consumers and creators\, fostering their curiosity and understanding of the world around them. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, Jan. 10 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nGulrez Khan is the author of the book “Drawing Data with Kids: Cultivating Data-Literacy: A Screen-Free Journey through the Art of Visualization for Kids.” You can purchase signed copies of his book after this author’s event: \n\n\n[Paperback] Drawing Data with Kids: $25\n\n\n[Hardcover] Drawing Data with Kids: $30\n\n\nRamadan Data Journal: $10\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n \nAbout the Author\nAward-winning author and Data Scientist Gulrez is the father of three beautiful kids and works as a data science leader at his day job. He has almost two decades of experience and 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 to create a world of data-literate children. \nA firm 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 equally informative and entertaining. \nAbout the Book\nDrawing Data with Kids is the perfect companion for a summer full of creativity\, learning\, and fun. Join Pariza and her dad on a captivating adventure that combines the world of art with the fascinating realm of data visualization. \nIn this interactive book\, children aged 7-14 will embark on a screen-free journey\, discovering the magic of data through hands-on drawing exercises. Here’s what makes Drawing Data with Kids a must-have for parents and teachers: \n\nEngaging Storytelling: Follow Pariza’s journey as she explores different types of graphs\, charts\, and visualizations\, bringing data to life through captivating illustrations and relatable narratives.\nArtistic Exploration: Encourage your child’s creativity as they apply data concepts to their own drawings\, turning abstract numbers and figures into vibrant visual representations.\nCritical Thinking Skills: Foster your child’s analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities as they make sense of data\, analyze information\, and draw meaningful conclusions.\nData Literacy Made Fun: From bar graphs to pie charts\, scatter plots to line graphs\, each chapter introduces a new concept in an engaging and easy-to-understand way\, empowering kids to understand and communicate data effectively.\nScreen-Free Summer: Provide a break from screens and technology while keeping your child engaged with interactive activities that stimulate their imagination and learning.\n\nWhether you’re a parent\, teacher\, or caregiver\, Drawing Data with Kids is a valuable resource that combines art\, creativity\, and data literacy to empower children with essential skills for the digital age. \nMake this summer a memorable one by immersing your child in the colorful world of data through the power of drawing. Grab your copy of Drawing Data with Kids today and embark on a summer adventure that sparks curiosity\, creativity\, and a love for learning!
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/data-literacy-in-kids/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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