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Teaching Methods

In this section we present tips and ideas from other teachers that may help the novice or the seasoned professional refine and improve their teaching. Materials here include documents which list advice, worksheets for improving teaching, and other materials on pedagogy.

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Go to 7 Things You Should Know About Clickers
7 Things You Should Know About Clickers
This reference resource explores the use of clickers, or personal response systems, in the classroom. Main points of discussion include what clickers are, who is using them, what makes them unique...
http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7002.pdf
Go to ARTIST Projects
ARTIST Projects
This site describes and explains the use of students projects and their assessment capabilities and purposes. It lists a few student projects by authors and also scoring rubrics and samples of...
https://app.gen.umn.edu/artist/projects.html#2
Go to Beating The Numbers Game: Effective Teaching In Large Classes
Beating The Numbers Game: Effective Teaching In Large Classes
This one-page document gives advice on how to handle large classes. Specific items it examines include creating an interactive lecture, handing out of class assignments, and miscellaneous tips. It...
http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/Papers/Largeclasses.htm
Go to Chance
Chance
This site contains materials to help teach a Chance course. It includes a newsletter, videos and audios, teaching aids, and other related Internet sources.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~chance/index.html
Go to Correlation, Determination, and Causality In Introductory Statistics
Correlation, Determination, and Causality In Introductory Statistics
This article discusses teaching causality without being discipline specific. It explains the causal differences between description, prediction and explanation.
http://web.augsburg.edu/~schield/MiloPapers/95ASA.pdf
Go to Designing Tests To Maximize Learning
Designing Tests To Maximize Learning
This one-page document gives advice on how to construct and give exams. It focuses on making exams a positive experience for both instructors and students. It is written by Rich Felder an expert in...
http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/Papers/TestingTips.htm
Go to EXCITE
EXCITE
"EXCITE is a collection of teaching materials developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to introduce students to public health and epidemiology. Students will learn about the...
http://www.cdc.gov/excite/index.htm
Go to Group Discussion in Online Statistics Courses
Group Discussion in Online Statistics Courses
This case study discussess methods to successfully adapt graduate-level statistics courses for the online environment. Using small-group discussion assignments is not only a great way to create an...
http://www.elearnmag.org/subpage.cfm?section=case_studies&ar...
Go to Group Guide
Group Guide
This webpage includes teaching tips for forming groups and utilizing groups for projects.
http://academic.csuohio.edu/holcombj/cause/grpguide.html
Go to Homework Grading Rubric
Homework Grading Rubric
This webpage shows a grading rubric for group projects.
http://academic.csuohio.edu/holcombj/cause/rubric.html
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