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TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY Professor Kristen Sosulski, Ed.D New York University Stern School of Business @sosulski [email protected] kristensosulski.com

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TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGYProfessor Kristen Sosulski, Ed.DNew York University Stern School of Business@sosulski [email protected] kristensosulski.com

In this session you will learn strategies fortelling a story using data. Emphasis will be placedon creating readable and interpretablepresentations.1

Learn six simple ways on how to best incorporate the latest tools into your teaching.Teaching with Technology

Scenario 1Learn more about your students prior knowledge and preconceptions before class.

Pre-class surveyStudents have diverse experiences and knowledge.Learn more about what they know and what they dont by asking a pre-course survey.Incorporate the findings into the class discussion and lecture.

Build the survey in Google FormsConsider asking diverse questions about their background, skills and question to assess their understandings of content.

Types of questions1) Perception questions: For example, how confident are you in using the following technologies: Python, R, PowerPoint, and Excel?

2) Content questions: For example, which of the following data visualization chart types is most appropriate to show time series data: pie, line, histogram, or scatterplot?

3) Open ended questions: For example, Define data visualization. Open-ended questions allow students to share their understandings of the content in their own words.

1) Perception questions: For example, how confident are you in using the following technologies: Python, R, PowerPoint, and Excel?

2) Content questions: For example, which of the following data visualization chart types is most appropriate to show time series data: pie, line, histogram, or scatterplot?

3) Open ended questions: For example, Define data visualization. Open-ended questions allow students to share their understandings of the content in their own words.

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Distribute the link to studentsAdd the link to lessons in NYU Classes.

Send an email with the link in advance of class or during class.

Complete the following survey: http://bit.ly/datavismba2015

Share resultsThe instructor can see data presented in spreadsheet form or summary formSummary pages can show students where they rank in class

Incorporate the resultsIncorporate student responses into the lecture and discussion.Show students where they rank in relation to the class.Use results to modify your lectures.

What is data visualization?

How toGo to GoogleDriveSelect New > Google FormsAdd title, form description, and begin entering questions. Select from a wide-array of question types.When finished select > SendCopy URL or enter email addressesShare with studentsView results by selecting > Responses on the form

What is data visualization?

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Scenario 2Present ideas or concepts in diverse ways using open content.

Open Content: Ted TalksFor new topics/concepts consider providing multiple explanations and/or diverse perspectives.Share multiple viewpoints in a few three to five minute videos For example, share the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers.

For example, when introducing students to the topic of data visualization, I share with them the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers. Each voice adds a new view of data visualization and the benefits of the medium.12

Open Content: Khan AcademyKhan Academy has a rich set of resources for math, computing, and the arts.I use to Khan in my class as a resource for students to review statistical models such as regression or constructing scatter plot. See the example.Good for demonstrations and tutorials.

For example, when introducing students to the topic of data visualization, I share with them the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers. Each voice adds a new view of data visualization and the benefits of the medium.13

Distributing content to studentsIn advance of classEmbed in a lesson in NYU Classes.Share the link with students in your syllabus or via email.During classShow video right from your PowerPoint deckLaunch link to the video

For example, when introducing students to the topic of data visualization, I share with them the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers. Each voice adds a new view of data visualization and the benefits of the medium.14

How to find contentSearch Ted at: http://www.ted.com/Search Khan academy at: https://www.khanacademy.org/Search Google Videos or YouTube

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Scenario 3Bring new perspectives into the classroom.

Via Web-Video ConferenceIn professional education, its important for students to be exposed to professionals in the field and interact with them. By inviting professionals you can add diversity to the class discussion and dialogue.Avoid the time and expense of travel.Consider the roles of the guest speaker, students, and professor.

For example, when introducing students to the topic of data visualization, I share with them the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers. Each voice adds a new view of data visualization and the benefits of the medium.17

Skype Examples

Guest SpeakersSkype in guest speakers from across the country for easy communicationExperts and mentorsStudents can directly Skype in with experts or mentors and share files/documents

How toSign-in to Skype on the classroom computerAttach a camera and microphone to the computer. Face the camera at the classroomAdd participant(s) as contacts and either video call, phone call, or message Conduct a test call in advance of class with your guest speaker(s).

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Scenario 4Mentor and coach students outside of the classroom.

Web meeting toolsVirtual method when face to face interaction is limited.Each student has a voice. Allows faculty and students to meet online and discuss any relevant material outside the classroom space.

How toArrange a time and date with participants to have the web meetingMake sure you have a secure connection and the same program to engage in the meetingConduct various agenda through the platform (e.g. interactive class, discuss an idea, work through a presentation

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Scenario 5Facilitate collaboration and group work

Google DocsEnables faculty and students to collaborate more efficiently and effectively on papers, spreadsheets, and presentations

Several people can collaborate simultaneously (both comments and content)

Revision history allows to revert to previous versions, if needed.

Encourages accountability of collaborators and auto-save ensures work will not be lost.

Sharing settings in Google Docs.

Google Docs: Instructor FeedbackComments features allows instructor to add feedback in-text or in the margin of documentGive feedback on your own timeframeProviding feedback on team projects

How it worksWith student teams you want to facilitate collaboration, provide timely feedback to help student teams improve their work and to monitor student progress

Google Docs, Presentations, Spreadsheets allow for multi-user authoring and creation of contentDifferent colored markers indicate to the instructor who contributed what sections, who made comments, and how an assignment came togetherWhile working on a document participants can simultaneously chat about the edits

How to set up GoogleDocsGoogle docs are easily accessible through http://www.google.com/docs/about/ or the Google doc icon in your Gmail appsCreate a Google doc you wish to collaborate onInvite/share to other participants through Gmail

Scenario 6Assess student application or understanding of concepts.

Use self-assessment quizzes and practice exercisesAllow students to self-assess to gauge their knowledge and understanding of contentalso signals important concept to know/learnExample: embed questions into timeline of video that students can respond to and receive feedback on responsesOther ways1. Textbook resources such as Pearson or McGraw Hill, chapter by chapter quizzes2. Use quiz tool in LMS to create short weekly self-assessment quiz3. Use student response systems in class

Interactive VideoUse programs like Zaption to create interactive videos guided with quiz questions and information.

Example:

https://www.zaption.com/present/56cc9692d3ce56cf118b76cb

Student performance by question and in aggregate

How toSign up for an account with ZaptionCreate or identify a videoPrepare questions to include the videos:Create video to share/publish to others!

ConclusionThese were just six educational ways to using technology in your classroom to help your teaching practice. You noticed that many of the approaches include instructor involvement in student work, not just implementing a quick technological fix. Kristen Sosulski is an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Director of Education for the W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab at NYU Stern School of Business.

Are there any other errors that youve come across in your data visualization work? Do you have any questions? Contact me on twitter @sosulski.

You can learn more on my blog at http://kristensosulski.comQuestions? Comments?Copyright 2016 Kristen Sosulski [email protected] @sosulski kristensosulski.com

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Thank you!Professor Kristen Sosulski, Ed.DNew York University Stern School of Business@sosulski [email protected] kristensosulski.com

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