Conference paper
Students' experiences and perceptions of using a virtual environment for project-based assessment in an online introductory statistics course
Proceedings of the International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) 2012 Roundtable Conference, pp.1-8
International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) Roundtable Conference: Technology in Statistics Education: Virtualities and Realities, 2012 (Cebu City, The Phillipines, 02-Jul-2012–06-Jul-2012)
International Association for Statistical Education (IASE)
2012
Abstract
This paper evaluated students’ experiences and perceptions of using an online simulated virtual environment, known as the Island, for project-based work within an online master’s level introductory statistics course. Forty-two students responded to an Island questionnaire which rated their level of agreement to three aspects of using the Island - engagement, ease of use and contributes to understanding. Students were also asked to provide qualitative comments and five students participated in semi-structured interviews. Qualitative feedback was analysed to help explain the results from the quantitative questionnaire. In conclusion, perceptions of the use of the Island for project-based assessment were very positive. Qualitative feedback provided insight into how the Island may help to develop students’ statistical thinking.
Details
- Title
- Students' experiences and perceptions of using a virtual environment for project-based assessment in an online introductory statistics course
- Authors
- J Baglin (Author) - RMIT UniversityAnthony Bedford (Author) - RMIT UniversityM Bulmer (Author) - The University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) 2012 Roundtable Conference, pp.1-8
- Conference details
- International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) Roundtable Conference: Technology in Statistics Education: Virtualities and Realities, 2012 (Cebu City, The Phillipines, 02-Jul-2012–06-Jul-2012)
- Publisher
- International Association for Statistical Education (IASE)
- Date published
- 2012
- ISSN
- 0302-9743
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99513761102621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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