Connecticut Open Data Recordings

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Learn more about open data in Connecticut by browsing our videos below. All event recordings are also available via the CT Office of Policy and Management's Youtube channel in the following playlist: Connecticut Open Data.


Open Data Overview


Finding a Dataset on the CT Open Data Portal

Recorded on: February 8, 2024

Speaker: Pauline Zaldonis, Open Data Coordinator, CT Office of Policy and Management
Description: Learn how to find data on the CT Open Data Portal, data.ct.gov, and how to interact with it. This video includes a tour of the Open Data Portal homepage, the data catalog, and a dataset landing page. Learn how filter a dataset on the Portal and export it from the platform.


Exploring the CT High Value Data Inventory

Recorded on: February 27, 2024

Speaker: Adriana Sanchez Dominicci, Data and Policy Analytics Intern, CT Office of Policy and Management
Description: Learn about the CT High Value Data Inventory dataset on the CT Open Data Portal. This video walks through what is included in the high value data inventory and how you can use it.


Introduction to the CT Geodata Portal 

Recorded on: September 23, 2023

Speaker: Alfredo Herrera, Geographic Information Officer, CT Office of Policy and Management
Description: Connecticut’s first Geographic Information Officer, Alfredo Herrera, presents about the mission, goals, and activities of the new CT GIS Office and the CT Geodata Portal. The CT Geodata Portal is a catalog of geospatial data and apps developed by Connecticut state agencies and partner organizations. Alfredo covers different ways to use the Geodata Portal and what is planned in the future.


Navigating the CT Geodata Portal 

Recorded on: February 20, 2024

Speakers: Alfredo Herrera, Geographic Information Officer, CT Office of Policy and Management, and Krithica Kantharaj, Esri
Description: Learn about the CT Geodata Portal, Connecticut's website for sharing spatial data and maps. This webinar walks through how to navigate the Portal and interact with data.


Made with Open Data


ARPA Funding & Project Inventory Dashboard

Recorded on: March 6, 2024

Speaker: Augusta Irechukwu, Research Analyst, CT Office of Policy and Management
Description: See a demo of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding & Project Inventory Dashboard on the CT Open Data Portal. Learn how to explore the dashboard to find out more about ARPA projects in Connecticut.


Juvenile Justice Equity Dashboard

Recorded on: March 4, 2024

Speaker: Melissa Beattie, Lead Planning Analyst, CT Office of Policy and Management
Description: Learn about the Juvenile Justice Equity Dashboard on the CT Open Data Portal. This demo shows how to navigate the dashboard and explore the juvenile justice equity metrics used in the dashboard


How-Tos


Making a Chart on the CT Open Data Portal

Recorded on: February 9, 2024

Speaker: Pauline Zaldonis, Open Data Coordinator, CT Office of Policy and Management
Description: Learn how to make a chart on the CT Open Data Portal, data.ct.gov. This video includes guidance on how to create and save a chart on the Open Data Portal.


Using Open Data in R Studio

Recorded on: March 6, 2024

Speaker: Coral Wonderly, Research Analyst, CT Office of Policy and Management
Description: Learn how to bring data from the CT Open Data Portal to R Studio. This demo walks through how to bring data into R Studio, filter it, and create a chart with the plot_ly() function.


Data Guidance