This paper is from Session 9E: e-learning tools: evaluation and the role of the instructor

which comes under Topic 9: Technology in statistics education

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(Friday 16th, 14:00-16:00)

Using simulations for active learning: the query-first method in practice

Presenter

• Camille Peres (University Houston Clear Lake, United States)

Co-authors

• David Lane (, United States)
• Katherine R Griggs (University of Houston-Clear Lake, United States)

Abstract

Although simulations are designed to make students active learners, simply presenting a simulation as a demonstration in class may lead students to be passive observers rather than active participants. One way to engage students is to ask them to anticipate the outcome of a simulation before seeing the simulation. We call this approach the “query-first method.” This query–first method has been incorporated into the design of the simulations on the website “Online Statistics Education: An Interactive Multimedia Course of Study.” Although this website can be used as a stand-alone resource, we have found the query-first method with its simulations is also a powerful learning tool in the classroom. In this paper, we describe examples of how the query-first method has been incorporated into lectures, students’ reactions to the method, and alternate ways this method could be used in the classroom.

Other papers under session 9E ... 9E1: Using blended learning environments in teaching introductory... 9E3: KNOU mobile learning for innovation in statistics education 9E4: Creating active learning in a large introductory statistics class...