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See below for an invitation to participate in an assessment project.
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As you may know, we recently received NSF funding (DUE-1323210) to
facilitate assessment of (algebra-based) introductory statistics courses,
with a focus on gaining a better understanding of potential differences in
student learning between “traditional” and simulation/randomization-based
introductory statistics courses. As such, we are asking you to consider
having your students participate in the assessment project *regardless of
how much (if any) simulation- and randomization-based inference methods you
use in your course*. As a thank you for your participation, we are happy to
offer a $100 stipend and a customized report on your students’ performance
in your class. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this
short survey, as soon as possible, but early enough to allow time to set up
individualized links for your class before your term starts:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9SYS8H3.
Some brief details follow, with answers to some commonly asked questions
here <http://homepages.dordt.edu/ntintle/faqs.pdf>.
1. Students in your introductory statistics course (undergraduate or
high school level) will take a pre-test (preferably before the course
starts, but no later than the first week of classes). The “test” contains
multiple choice questions that assess conceptual understanding and student
attitudes toward statistics. Most students take approximately 45 minutes
to complete the test. The test is administered completely online (we will
provide you the link). Students can complete the test either inside or
outside of class. See the FAQ for more information on encouraging student
participation and IRB including opt-out options. After the closing date
you specify, we will send you the student names and individual performance
data. At the end of your course, students will take a single multiple
choice, online post-test about attitudes and concepts (or, for the
post-test only, separated concepts and attitudes tests). Again, we’ll
provide you the individualized link.
2. Assuming your sections attain at least 75% participation rates, and
you fill out a brief (<30 minute) survey about your course (e.g., size,
pedagogy, classroom technology, etc.) at the conclusion of the course, you
will receive the stipend and customized report.
We anticipate publishing a series of articles on the data gathered as part
of this project. Neither student-nor instructor-level information will be
reported individually (only in aggregate) in these articles. If you are
interested in participating but have questions about your institution’s
IRB, please contact us as well.
Again, if you are interested in participating, please fill out this short
survey, as soon as possible, but early enough to allow time to set up links
for your class before your semester starts:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9SYS8H3. After we receive your survey
responses, you will be contacted directly by us with more
information/details.
Please direct additional questions to either Cindy Nederhoff (assessment
administrator: cindy.nederhoff(a)dordt.edu) or Nathan Tintle (project
director: nathan.tintle(a)dordt.edu).
Thanks for considering this,
Nathan Tintle (on behalf of the PIs: Nathan Tintle, Beth Chance, Dennis
Pearl, Soma Roy and Todd Swanson)
--
Nathan Tintle, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Statistics and Dept. Chair
Director for Research and Scholarship
Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA 51250
nathan.tintle(a)dordt.edu
Phone: (712) 722-6264
Office: SB1612
Sorry for cross-posting, but just in case any of you have not seen this
announcement ...
-- Allan Rossman
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Subject: [CAUSE] Fwd: Teaching and Learning Webinar:Nathan Tintle,
Dordt College and Camille Fairbourn, Utah State University 12:00 to
12:30p.m. Eastern time, September 8th, 2015 (note special time)
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 14:08:19 -0400
From: LAURA BURGHARD <lfb109(a)psu.edu>
To: cause(a)causeweb.org
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*Subject: *Teaching and Learning Webinar:Nathan Tintle, Dordt College
and Camille Fairbourn, Utah State University 12:00 to 12:30p.m. Eastern
time, September 8th, 2015 (note special time)
*Teaching and Learning Webinar Series*
"Reflections on making the switch to a simulation-based inference
curriculum"
with Nathan Tintle, Dordt College and Camille Fairbourn, Utah State
University
12:00 to 12:30p.m. Eastern time, Tuesday,September 8^th , 2015
/(note special time)/
*Abstract*: In this webinar some recent new adopters of simulation-based
inference (SBI) curricula will share their responses to questions such
as: What made you switch to SBI from a traditional curriculum? What have
you enjoyed most about the switch? What were some of the challenges in
switching? What would you do different next time?
To register for this webinar:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6796765635866240257
*Logistics*: The webinar will be conducted using the GoToWebinar
software platform. A computer with internet access is all you need.
GoToWebinar offers audio participation through your computer
microphone. For participants in the US and Canada, if you prefer the
telephone for audio participation, this feature is also available.
All registered webinar attendees will receive a confirmation email
generated by the GoToWebinar system upon registering. This email
includes a link to enter the webinar. Keep the confirmation email as you
will use this link to enter the webinar â you will also be sent a
reminder with the link two hours before the webinar begins. Once you
leave the webinar, you cannot re-enter. If you have not used GoToWebinar
before, please review the information below. The webinar will be
recorded and the archived version will be available on-line within a few
days following the presentation, if you are unable to attend.
*/New to GoToWebinar?
/*
You will see the live presentation on your computer screen and the sound
of the presentation will come through your computer. If you can listen
to music or hear videos on your computer, your computer has the
capability for you to hear the presentation. For your voice to be heard
by the presenters, if you wish to ask a question, GTW gives viewers the
option of VoIP (voice over the internet) or a telephone option for U.S.
and Canadian participants. VoIP will allow everyone from around the
world to participate without additional cost. The option to change from
VoIP to phone will appear in the screen of options after you enter the
webinar. If you wish to change to phone, follow the instructions and
enter the provided pin number. If you are using VoIP, you will need a
microphone attached to your computer so that your question can be heard
by the presenter/audience.
GoToWebinar offers a short video, âAttendee Quick Start (5:09)
<http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/GoToMeeting/video/GTMV00012>â,
which you may find helpful:
http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/GoToMeeting/video/GTMV00012
*For PC-based participants:
*
* Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 4.0 or newer or
Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled.
* Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server.
* Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.
* Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM or more.
* Participants wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a
fast Internet connection, a microphone and speakers (or USB headset).
*For Mac-based participants:
*
* Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or
newer. JavaScript must be enabled.
* Mac OS X 10.6 â Snow Leopard or newer.
* Intel processor with 1GB of RAM or more.
* Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.
* Macs have built-in speakers and a microphone with ambient noise
reduction that will work well for VoIP.
*For participants with GoToMeeting app for iPad, iPhone, or Android:
*
* Free GoToMeeting app from the App Store or Google Play.
* WiFi connection recommended for VoIP audio.
*For attendees with GoToMeeting app for Windows RT tablet:
*
* Free GoToMeeting app from the Windows Store.
* x86, x64 or ARM processor.
