At School of Open Data: A Literature Review

Abstract

Open Data are published to let interested stakeholders exploit data and create value out of them, but limited technical skills are a crucial barrier. Learners are invited to develop data and information literacy according to 21st-century skills and become aware of open data sources and what they can do with the data. They are encouraged to learn how to analyse and exploit data, transform data into information by visualisation, and effectively communicate data insights. This paper presents a systematic literature review of initiatives to let K-12 learners familiarise themselves with Open Data. This review encompasses a total of 21 papers that met the inclusion criteria organising them in taxonomies according to the used data format, the adopted approach, and the expected learning outcome. The discussion compares the included initiative and points out challenges that should be overcome to advance the dialogue around Open Data at school.