Data Organization Guide

Purpose

This guide helps educators systematically organize and manage data for effective use in reflection protocols.

Organization Systems

Digital Organization

  1. Folder Structure
    • By date
    • By type
    • By purpose
    • By group
    • By outcome
  2. Naming Conventions
    • Date first (YYYY-MM-DD)
    • Clear descriptors
    • Version numbers
    • Status indicators
    • Owner initials

Physical Organization

  1. Filing Systems
    • Chronological order
    • Category based
    • Access frequency
    • Security needs
    • Cross-referencing
  2. Quick Access
    • Label clearly
    • Color code
    • Index system
    • Location map
    • Regular updates

Data Management

Security

  • Password protection
  • Access levels
  • Backup systems
  • Privacy compliance
  • Regular audits

Maintenance

  • Regular updates
  • Archive old data
  • Clean unused files
  • Update indexes
  • Check accuracy