This paper is from Session 9G: Effective online educational materials

which comes under Topic 9: Technology in statistics education

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(Thursday 15th, 11:00-12:30)

Online learning materials: are they put to different uses by online and on campus students?

Presenter

• Glenda Francis (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia)

Abstract

As part of the redesign of our first year introductory statistics course, students were provided with two additional interactive resources: a Java applet which simulates a sampling activity and an extensive series of diagnostic self tests. This paper explores the extent to which online and on campus students made use of these materials and describes the benefits students perceived. Differences in the patterns of use between online and on campus students are also described.

Other papers under session 9G ... 9G2: In search of the “perfect” blend between an instructor and an... 9G3: Improving lectures with CAST applets