The role of technology in improving student learning of statistics

Authors: 
Chance, B., Ben-Zvi, D., Garfield, J., & Medina, E.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Research
Volume: 
1(1)
Pages: 
1–26
Year: 
2007
Publisher: 
Technology Innovations in Statistics Education
Abstract: 

This paper provides a broad overview of the role technological tools can play in helping students understand and reason about important statistical ideas. We summarize recent developments in the use of technology in teaching statistics in light of changes in course content, pedagogical methods, and instructional formats. Issues and practical challenges in selecting and implementing technological tools are presented discussed, and examples of exemplary tools are provided along with suggestions for their use.

The CAUSE Research Group is supported in part by a member initiative grant from the American Statistical Association’s Section on Statistics and Data Science Education