Data Visualization Excellence: Google Data Studio Workshop At Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur

Abstract

The development of information technology and the entry of the industrial revolution 4.0 era has led to the inseparability of human activities related to the use of technology. In today's rapidly growing information age, data is one of the most valuable assets. The ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data is becoming a very important skill not only in the world of work but also in education. Education is the foundation for preparing future generations for increasingly complex global challenges, and a good understanding of data can provide a significant competitive advantage. In schools, the ability to analyze and interpret data is becoming an invaluable skill for students. Along with the development of technology, data visualization has become an effective method to convey information in a more comprehensible manner. In this context, Google Data Studio offers a powerful and easy-to-use tool for creating interactive dashboards that help in analyzing and presenting data. Indonesian Migrant Workers (TKI) are Indonesian citizens who live and work abroad. TKI provide a large contribution of foreign exchange to the country of Indonesia. However, there are problems in the field of education for children whose parents work as TKI in Malaysia, especially education that is relevant to success in terms of opening their own jobs abroad. This is considered important because to get jobs in government agencies or companies in Malaysia, the children of TKI working in Malaysia must compete with job seekers who are Malaysian citizens. One alternative that can be taken to overcome competition in getting jobs is to create your own jobs. Opening your own jobs is not an easy thing. Knowledge and insight about this are needed which are given early on to the children of TKI in school. By teaching Google Data Studio in the form of data visualization to students, they not only learn how to read and interpret graphs and diagrams, but also how to present their own data in a more interesting and informative way. This ability will be very useful in the future, both in academic and professional environments. By providing insight into Google Data Studio to students in schools, these students have the provisions to be able to read data and have the opportunity to work and get decent jobs. As a Community Service activity with an international scope, this activity takes partners in Malaysia, namely the Indonesian School-Kuala Lumpur - SIKL which is located in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The Community Service Team of Muhammadiyah University of Semarang is very receptive to criticism and suggestions so that the implementation of Community Service in the future can be even better.