1. Workshop on Teaching Introductory Statistics Sessions 6 & 7: Using Technology in the Classroom, Parts I & II Roger Woodard, North Carolina State University Ginger Holmes Rowell, Middle Tennessee State University Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee July 10-13, 2006

2. 2 GAISE: Use Technology For Developing Concepts & Analyzing Data  Not to be used for the sake of using technology  Allows students to focus on interpretation, not mechanics  Helps students analyze data, visualize concepts, and understand abstract ideas  Examples Include: Computer software, graphing calculators, applets, websites, response systems, etc.

3. 3 Using Technology help avoid using technology just to use technology consider the  To help avoid using technology just to use technology consider the Triadic Approach to Technology Assessment Technology Activity Outcome Flashlight Project, The TLT Group, http://www.tltgroup.org/media/fl/Triad.htmttp://www.tltgroup.org/media/fl/Triad.htm

4. 4 An Example: Using Technology Select Technology Select Activity Desired Outcome Visualize shape of binomial distribution for different values of n and p. Recognize convergence of relative frequency to distribution function. Simulate a binomial experiment 10, 100 & 1000 times. Vary n and p. 10 Simulations – Low Tech 1000 Simulations – High Tech (Computer Simulation)

5. 5 Using Technology Sessions  Outline Part I: Analyze Data  Demo statistical software  Time for project work Part II: Conceptual Understanding  Visualization through simulation Software, Calculator, Applets

6. 6 Technologies for Analysis  Statistical Software Packages  Internet-based (Java) Analysis Tools StatCrunch (www.statcrunch.com) Others  Graphing Calculators  Computer Response Systems “Clickers” TI Navigator

7. 7 Statistical Software Packages  Lots of choices – even for intro stat Look for Easy to use – intuitive interface Helps students focus on concepts and interpretation Good price (i.e. student versions)  Encourage students to Learn how to use the help menus and Figure out some things on their own

8. 8 Don’t Forget About  Using technology to create reports of their analysis Importing graphs into Word/PowerPoint Exposure to “standards” for writing in their discipline When grading reports, develop a rubric  Encourages better reports  Important for grading  Helps students know what is important

9. 9 Technology for Analysis  Demonstrations Fathom StatCrunch  Some links Statistical Tests fonsq3.let.uva.nl/Service/Statistics.html VassarStat faculty.vasser.edu/lowry/VassarStats.html Statistics Online Computational Resource Socr.stat.ucla.edu/htmls/SOCR_Analyses.html Statistical Calculators calculators.stat.ucla.edu

10. 10 Its Your Turn  What are appropriate ways to incorporate technology into the activity that you are developing?  Spend time working on this with your group.