how to teach data storytelling

How do you teach data storytelling—and how does that change across disciplines, audiences, and experience levels?Join data storyteller Amy Esselman and members of the storytelling with data university instructor community as they discuss how they help students move beyond analyzing data to communicating it clearly. You'll hear practical teaching strategies, including hands-on critique, real-world datasets, audience-centered assignments, and thoughtful conversations about the role of AI in the classroom.Whether you're an educator, trainer, team leader, or aspiring practitioner, you'll come away with ideas for helping yourself and others turn analysis into understanding—and understanding into action.RELATED RESOURCESShow notesSWD instructor resource hubBig Idea worksheetFeatured guests:Francisco Cruzado PerniLisa CarlsonSimon CondliffElizabeth RicksJoel DunahoeRegister for our virtual live event on July 13th, 2026! AI for data storytelling: better graphs, slides, and presentations