This is a session of Topic 7: Statistical literacy in the wider society
(Thursday 17th, 13:45-15:15)
Statistical literacy beyond the classroom
Organizer
- Carl Lee (United States) : Session chair
Abstract
How do we engage people in the learning of statistical literacy beyond a typical classroom setting? What are innovative methods by which the knowledge and concepts learned will be sustained and as an integral part of lifelong learning? This section welcomes papers addressing innovative methods and research work on teaching/learning statistical literacy beyond classroom. Some examples are methods for engaging adult learners, projects beyond classroom, serving learning involving communities, use of technology to engage students learning and using statistical literacy in global world and about the global world.
Papers
| Paper | Title | Presenter / Co-author(s) |
| 7A1 | Odyssey: a journey to lifelong statistical literacy | Milo Schield (United States) |
| 7A2 | Teaching statistics for engagement beyond classroom walls | Lawrence Lesser (United States) |
| 7A3 | Taking statistical literacy to the masses with YouTube, blogging, Facebook and Twitter | Nicola Ward Petty (New Zealand) |