Subject: The USCOTS early-bird registration and Posters & Beyond abstract deadline are coming up on April 1st
The deadline to receive the early-bird registration price at USCOTS is coming up on Wednesday April 1st . Register early and
* get a $40 discount on the cost of registration;
* get automatic acceptance into any workshop(s) you sign up for; and
* get earlier word on the status of your registration grant request.
April 1st is also the deadline for submission of your final abstracts to be reviewed for the Poster & Beyond sessions at USCOTS (submit at https://www.causeweb.org/uscots/uscots15/posters/index_submission.php) .
See you at USCOTS!
Subject: Don't Forget to Share the Fun through the A-Mu-sing competition (deadline: April 1st )
Reminder: The A-Mu-sing contest deadline is April Fools Day, which is coming up on Wednesday . Submit your best ideas for statistical jokes/cartoons, poems, songs, and videos to the A-Mu-sing contest and don't forget to encourage your students to enter. See https://www.causeweb.org/uscots/a-mu-sing/ for rules and entry form.
"Low Tech, Low Cost, Low Time, High Payoff Activities"
with André Michelle Lubecke, Lander University
2:00 to 2:30 pm Eastern time, March 24 th , 2014 (Note special time)
Abstract : A few inexpensive items have ‘inspired’ a number of classroom experiences that have students discussing experimental design issues and/or generating data in relatively fast and fun ways. This webinar will present a few activities that are often cited as favorites by students taking a statistics course as part of their General Education curriculum. Some possible extensions/variations that could be used in other types of courses will also be discussed. These activities use only an inexpensive set of wooden farm animal puzzles, dice, cards, and a stopwatch
To Register for this webinar please visit https://www.causeweb.org/webinar/activity/2015-03/ also, the presentation slides are posted if you would like to print them.
Logistics : The webinar will be conducted using the GoToWebinar software platform. A computer with internet access is all you need. GoToWebinar offers audio participation through your computer microphone. For participants in the US and Canada, if you prefer the telephone for audio participation, this feature is also available.
All registered webinar attendees will receive a confirmation email generated by the GoToWebinar system upon registering. This email includes a link to enter the webinar. Keep this confirmation email as you will use this link to enter the webinar – you will also be sent a reminder with the link two hours before the webinar begins. Once you leave the webinar, you cannot re-enter. If you have not used GoToWebinar before, please review the information below. The webinar will be recorded and the archived version will be available on-line within a few days following the presentation, if you are unable to attend.
New to GoToWebinar?
You will see the live presentation on your computer screen and the sound of the presentation will come through your computer. If you can listen to music or hear videos on your computer, your computer has the capability for you to hear the presentation. For your voice to be heard by the presenters, if you wish to ask a question, GTW gives viewers the option of VoIP (voice over the internet) or a telephone option for U.S. and Canadian participants. VoIP will allow everyone from around the world to participate without additional cost. The option to change from VoIP to phone will appear in the screen of options after you enter the webinar. If you wish to change to phone, follow the instructions and enter the provided pin number. If you are using VoIP, you will need a microphone attached to your computer so that your question can be heard by the presenter/audience.
GoToWebinar offers a short video, “ Attendee Quick Start (5:09) ”, which you may find helpful: http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/GoToMeeting/video/GTMV00012
For PC-based participants:
* Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled.
* Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server.
* Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.
* Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM or more.
* Participants wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a fast Internet connection, a microphone and speakers (or USB headset).
For Mac-based participants:
* Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled.
* Mac OS X 10.6 – Snow Leopard or newer.
* Intel processor with 1GB of RAM or more.
* Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.
* Macs have built-in speakers and a microphone with ambient noise reduction that will work well for VoIP.
For participants with GoToMeeting app for iPad, iPhone, or Android:
* Free GoToMeeting app from the App Store or Google Play.
* WiFi connection recommended for VoIP audio.
For attendees with GoToMeeting app for Windows RT tablet:
* Free GoToMeeting app from the Windows Store.
* x86, x64 or ARM processor.
* WiFi connection recommended to use VoIP.
Journal of Statistics Education Webinar Series
"THE MEDIAN HAS A BALANCE REPRESENTATION, TOO!"
with Lawrence M. Lesser and Amy E. Wagler, The University of Texas at El Paso
12:30 to 1:00p.m. Eastern time, March 18 th , 2015 (note special time)
Abstract : We motivate and illustrate a lesser-known dynamic physical model for the median, offer pedagogical discussion and support, and share results of a pilot assessment with pre-service middle school teachers.
Before the webinar, we invite you to browse our article "http://www.amstat.org/publications/jse/v22n3/lesser.pdf" , or at least watch the 1-minute video http://www.amstat.org/publications/jse/v22n3/pulley_loop_physical_model_of_… of the model in action.
To register for this webinar: https://www.causeweb.org/webinar/jse/2015-03/index.php The presentation materials are also posted for the webinar, if you would like to print them for notes.
Logistics : The webinar will be conducted using the GoToWebinar software platform. A computer with internet access is all you need. GoToWebinar offers audio participation through your computer microphone. For participants in the US and Canada, if you prefer the telephone for audio participation, this feature is also available.
All registered webinar attendees will receive a confirmation email generated by the GoToWebinar system upon registering. This email includes a link to enter the webinar. Keep this confirmation email as you will use this link to enter the webinar – you will also be sent a reminder with the link two hours before the webinar begins. Once you leave the webinar, you cannot re-enter. If you have not used GoToWebinar before, please review the information below. The webinar will be recorded and the archived version will be available on-line within a few days following the presentation, if you are unable to attend.
New to GoToWebinar?
You will see the live presentation on your computer screen and the sound of the presentation will come through your computer. If you can listen to music or hear videos on your computer, your computer has the capability for you to hear the presentation. For your voice to be heard by the presenters, if you wish to ask a question, GTW gives viewers the option of VoIP (voice over the internet) or a telephone option for U.S. and Canadian participants. VoIP will allow everyone from around the world to participate without additional cost. The option to change from VoIP to phone will appear in the screen of options after you enter the webinar. If you wish to change to phone, follow the instructions and enter the provided pin number. If you are using VoIP, you will need a microphone attached to your computer so that your question can be heard by the presenter/audience.
GoToWebinar offers a short video, “ Attendee Quick Start (5:09) ”, which you may find helpful: http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/GoToMeeting/video/GTMV00012
For PC-based participants:
* Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled.
* Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server.
* Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.
* Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM or more.
* Participants wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a fast Internet connection, a microphone and speakers (or USB headset).
For Mac-based participants:
* Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled.
* Mac OS X 10.6 – Snow Leopard or newer.
* Intel processor with 1GB of RAM or more.
* Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.
* Macs have built-in speakers and a microphone with ambient noise reduction that will work well for VoIP.
For participants with GoToMeeting app for iPad, iPhone, or Android:
* Free GoToMeeting app from the App Store or Google Play.
* WiFi connection recommended for VoIP audio.
For attendees with GoToMeeting app for Windows RT tablet:
* Free GoToMeeting app from the Windows Store.
* x86, x64 or ARM processor.
* WiFi connection recommended to use VoIP.
Teaching & Learning Series Webinar
"Statistics and Society: Updating the curriculum of an introductory statistical literacy course for the modern student"
with Ellen Gundlach, Purdue University
2:00 to 2:30p.m. Eastern time, March 10 th , 2015 (note special time)
Abstract : Strategies for including important (and sometimes controversial), modern issues from society into an introductory statistical literacy course for liberal arts students will be discussed, including several projects which have been successfully used for 500 students split between large-lecture traditional, fully online, and flipped sections. Topics include advertisement analysis, big data, ethics, social media article discussions, and a service learning project. These new More... topics and projects capture student interest and show them how relevant statistical literacy is to their daily lives.
To register for this webinar please visit: https://www.causeweb.org/webinar/teaching/2015-03/index.php
Logistics : The webinar will be conducted using the GoToWebinar software platform. A computer with internet access is all you need. GoToWebinar offers audio participation through your computer microphone. For participants in the US and Canada, if you prefer the telephone for audio participation, this feature is also available.
All registered webinar attendees will receive a confirmation email generated by the GoToWebinar system upon registering. This email includes a link to enter the webinar. Keep this confirmation email as you will use this link to enter the webinar – you will also be sent a reminder with the link two hours before the webinar begins. Once you leave the webinar, you cannot re-enter. If you have not used GoToWebinar before, please review the information below. The webinar will be recorded and the archived version will be available on-line within a few days following the presentation, if you are unable to attend.
New to GoToWebinar?
You will see the live presentation on your computer screen and the sound of the presentation will come through your computer. If you can listen to music or hear videos on your computer, your computer has the capability for you to hear the presentation. For your voice to be heard by the presenters, if you wish to ask a question, GTW gives viewers the option of VoIP (voice over the internet) or a telephone option for U.S. and Canadian participants. VoIP will allow everyone from around the world to participate without additional cost. The option to change from VoIP to phone will appear in the screen of options after you enter the webinar. If you wish to change to phone, follow the instructions and enter the provided pin number. If you are using VoIP, you will need a microphone attached to your computer so that your question can be heard by the presenter/audience.
GoToWebinar offers a short video, “ Attendee Quick Start (5:09) ”, which you may find helpful: http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/GoToMeeting/video/GTMV00012
For PC-based participants:
* Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled.
* Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server.
* Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.
* Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM or more.
* Participants wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a fast Internet connection, a microphone and speakers (or USB headset).
For Mac-based participants:
* Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled.
* Mac OS X 10.6 – Snow Leopard or newer.
* Intel processor with 1GB of RAM or more.
* Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.
* Macs have built-in speakers and a microphone with ambient noise reduction that will work well for VoIP.
For participants with GoToMeeting app for iPad, iPhone, or Android:
* Free GoToMeeting app from the App Store or Google Play.
* WiFi connection recommended for VoIP audio.
For attendees with GoToMeeting app for Windows RT tablet:
* Free GoToMeeting app from the Windows Store.
* x86, x64 or ARM processor.
* WiFi connection recommended to use VoIP.