“The Data Shuffle”: Using Playing Cards to Illustrate Data Management Concepts to a Broad Audience

Authors

David Agogo, Florida International University
Jesse Anderson, Big Data Institute

Abstract

Educators must constantly figure out engaging ways to teach data management and modeling concepts, especially to non-technical audiences. This paper introduces and describes an experiential learning activity using playing cards to teach a range of business and technical concepts. The paper is enriched by personal anecdotes and experiences from conducting this activity in both academic and professional settings. A repeated measures survey (pre-test, post-test, and follow-up one week later) is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the exercise. Participants reported enjoying the exercise, demonstrated improved understanding, felt confident about their new knowledge, and recalled important concepts a week later.

Recommended Citation

Agogo, David and Anderson, Jesse (2019) "“The Data Shuffle”: Using Playing Cards to Illustrate Data Management Concepts to a Broad Audience," Journal of Information Systems Education: Vol. 30 : Iss. 2 , 84-96.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jise/vol30/iss2/2