1. Acrobatiqs Probability & Statistics and Statistical Reasoning Intelligent Courseware

2. Agenda Just the tip of the iceberg.1. What is Acrobatiq? 2. Acrobatiqs approach to Intelligent Courseware. 3. Statistics curricula 1. Q&A session; please use Question field.November 13, 2013 3. Acrobatiq? Credentials, please Spin-out of CMUs Open Learning Initiative, owned by Carnegie MellonYes.OLI: Acrobatiq represents the convergence of three of CMUs Formed in 2001 historicalanswer points: To strong the question: Cognitive science of a traditional classroom be Can the results Human-computer interactiona digital matched or surpassed in Cutting-edge technology development cost? environment, presumably at a lower November 13, 2013 4. Acrobatiq Turning research into practical resultsTaking advantage of the digital revolution: How best to benefit students?Instructors?November 13, 2013 5. Intelligent courseware What does that mean?All-in-one textbook replacement, not faculty replacement Like a textbook: Expository text and mediaUnlike a textbook: Adaptive practice and graded activities Grade book Learning Dashboard, where classs measured learning is visualized with confidence Myriad other tools and featuresNovember 13, 2013 6. Intelligent courseware What does that mean?All these features for lower cost than a typical textbook Measurably improves learning Complements instructor Saves timeNovember 13, 2013 7. Acrobatiqs approach What sets us apart?Other online tools: Acrobatiq: Deductive approach Inductive approach Digitize a textbook Cognitive science + measurement Know what your students know Tease out engagement dataNovember 13, 2013 8. The Course Design Triangle Acrobatiqs sweet spot Studentcentered, measurable Learning Objectives World-class content and practice exercises Assessments that measure learning November 13, 2013 9. ADAPTivities Immediate, targeted feedback boosts learningHintsTargeted feedbackContinuous attemptsMetacognitionAdapts to students level of need November 13, 2013 10. The Learning Dashboard Where measured learning is visualizedGREEN: High est. learning YELLOW: Moderate est. learning RED: Low est. learning GRAY: Not enough data yetNovember 13, 2013 11. Statistics courseware An overviewTwo statistics packages available: 1. Probability & Statistics 2. Statistical ReasoningNovember 13, 2013 12. Statistics courseware An overviewEach package features four units: 1. 2. 3. 4.Exploratory Data Analysis Producing Data Probability InferenceNovember 13, 2013 13. Differences Which meets your needs?Probability & StatisticsStatistical ReasoningClassical treatment of probabilityLess-vigorous treatment of probability Basic probability principles Conditional probability Discrete random variables (including the binomial distribution) Continuous random variables, with emphasis on the normal distribution Sets up Inference unit Support a high-level understanding of the role of probability as the engine behind inferenceNovember 13, 2013 14. StatTutor Statistical lab exercisesKnowledge, SkillsPut them into practice.November 13, 2013 15. StatTutorNovember 13, 2013 16. Other features More opportunities to learn My Response Student reflects on comfort with the material Checkpoints 1-4 per module Report to grade book and Learning Dashboard Instructor resources Learning objectives, Checkpoint solution sets November 13, 2013 17. Save time and save lots of it. ADAPTivities and StatTutor like a virtual tutor Automatic grading Focus your time using Learning DashboardBE MORE PRODUCTIVE November 13, 2013 18. acrobatiq.cominfo@acrobatiq.comAcrobatiq Statistics Intelligent Courseware Boosting student outcomes through the measurable improvement of learning November 13, 2013