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JSM 2002 Abstract #301835
Activity Number: 360
Type: Contributed
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education*
Abstract - #301835
Title: Active Learning in the Introductory Statistics Classroom
Author(s): James Cochran*+
Affiliation(s): Louisiana Tech University
Address: P. O. Box 10318, Ruston, Lousiana, 71272, USA
Keywords: Education ; Active Learning ; Case Method
Abstract:

Keeping students focused and engaged can be particularly challenging in an introductory statistics course. Many statistics instructors (including the author) have found that active learning techniques, delivered at strategic points, can effectively engage students and help them maintain their focus. In this presentation, a variety of active leaning tools that can be used to engage students in an introductory statistics classes will be demonstrated. The use of mini-cases, short illustrative narratives, and a PowerPoint-based classroom version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" will be featured.

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