Description

Datawrapper is a free online tool that you can use to create a range of charts.

It focuses on beautiful design defaults, an easy interface, over 20 difference chart options, and responsiveness. Most users create visualisations they embed on the web, although there are image and pdf download options too.

This is a practical hands-on course. There will be mini tasks set during the session so you gain confidence in using Datawrapper for creating a range of charts.

This session will cover

• demoing the key features
• essential design principles
• creating a range of charts
• publishing, embedding and downloading your creations

Pre-course requirement

You can use Datawrapper for free without setting up an account. There is also a basic free account you can sign up for which saves your charts and also allows you to download them as image files.

Am I eligible for this course?

Priority for this course will be given to Trust for London funded small charities & community groups in London.

Is this course for me?

This course is for anyone working or volunteering for a small London charity or community group who needs to bring their data to life using a range of charts.

Course format

Online technical group training

This is an online interactive live training session. You'll take part in interactive exercises such as breakout room discussions, polls or chat conversations.

You will be asked to complete individual technical tasks on your PC or laptop. You will not be able to join this training using a mobile device. It's likely that you will need to either create online accounts or download appropriate software, which we'll tell you about in advance.

Trainer/s

Karen McLean is a Superhighways Data Support Adviser, helping small charities and community groups gain essential digital and data skills backed by the right tech to achieve their goals.

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