survey@KIT: Development of students' data literacy in the Division of Surveys at KIT

  • startdate:

    2023

  • enddate:

    2024


In the age of the 21st century, the ability to critically collect, manage, evaluate and apply data is of crucial importance. The "survey@KIT" project at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) represents an innovative step towards promoting data literacy among students. This collaborative project, led by the Quality Management (Department od.Unit/Group) for Studying and Teaching, the Center for Technology-Enhanced Learning (ZML) and the House of Competence (HoC)/Methods Lab, has the target of developing a methodological toolkit to support students in successfully conducting online surveys.


The method kit includes a variety of learning materials and e-tutorials that focus on the following key areas:

  1. Methodological basics for conducting a survey: Basic concepts and survey processes are taught here to provide students with a solid basis for designing and implementing surveys.

  2. Survey Methodology: This section covers topics such as measurement theory, quality criteria and the use of standardized designs. The target is to provide students with a sound knowledge of survey methodology.
  3. Basics of data protection: As the responsible handling of data is of central importance, students are given an introduction to the basics of data protection in the context of surveys.

In addition to these learning materials, KIT will provide standardized survey software that can be used by students free of charge in the context of projects and theses. This software should not only make it easier to conduct surveys, but also ensure consistent data collection and analysis.

The responsibilities of the Center for Technology-Enhanced Learning (ZML) in this joint project include the media didactic concept, the production of the teaching media in the method kit, the implementation of the modules in the ILIAS learning platform and the design of a course. This course will be accessible to all KIT students and offer them the opportunity to deepen their methodological skills in the Division of Inquiry.

Overall, the "survey@KIT" project strives to strengthen students' data literacy by providing them not only with theoretical foundations, but also with practical tools and resources. Through the cooperation of various departments at KIT, comprehensive and sustainable support is created for students in the development, implementation and evaluation of online surveys.