This paper is from Session 9D: Engaging students in learning statistics
which comes under Topic 9: Technology and multimedia in statistics education
Paper 9D2 (Monday 9th, 14:00-15:30)
Keeping students engaged with Shiny interactive tools
Presenter
- Justin Wishart (Macquarie University, Australia)
Abstract
Shiny, the new web application framework for R has exploded in popularity in recent years. This framework facilitates the creation of web-based applets that are interactive and thus can be used as a modern supplement to teaching techniques. The applets only require a modern JavaScript enabled web browser that allows students to use them on any device, including mobiles and tablets. Students then have the freedom to interact with them and gain an in-depth understanding of the underlying statistical concepts at their own pace. The paper will describe some applets integrated into an entry level first year University course on Statistics that has a large cohort. Possible strategies to keep students engaged with the Shiny apps are discussed and methods to facilitate student self-study.