Fridays@CAFE
Workshop Series
Spring 2021
This Friday
Let’s talk about Regression: OLS Regression for Beginners
Facilitator: JoEllen Pederson, Associate Professor of Sociology
Date: April 9th from 3:10-4:40pm
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Linear regression is the most widely-used method for the statistical analysis of non-experimental (observational) data. It’s also the essential foundation for understanding more advanced methods like logistic regression, survival analysis, multilevel modeling, and structural equation modeling. Without a thorough mastery of linear regression, there’s little point in trying to learn more complex regression methods. If you’ve never had a course on linear regression, or if you took one so long ago that you have forgotten most of it, this workshop will give you a beginner’s view into linear regression. We will talk about when it is appropriate to use linear regression and also look at some models to discuss interpretation of regression outcomes. We can’t do it all in 90 minutes – nowhere near – but the goal is to have a strong introduction to linear regression for those unfamiliar with this statistical technique.
Next Week
Inclusive Assignment Design: Using the TILT method to support students, particularly those from underrepresented groups
Facilitator: Adam Franssen, Assistant Director of CAFE
Date: April 16th from 3:10-4:40pm
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Regardless of what you teach and how you teach it, research demonstrates that the principles of Transparency in Teaching and Learning (TILT) improve learning outcomes and enhance student confidence and sense of belonging, particularly in students from underrepresented groups. After a brief introduction to TILT principles, we’ll work together to improve the transparency of our assignments and make the small changes have large positive effects. Please bring one of your assignments to this workshop!
Coming Soon
Misinformation, Disinformation, and Fake News: Teaching Students News Literacy
Facilitator: Naomi Johnson, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Date: April 23rd from 3:10-4:40pm
One of the great challenges that we face in the digital age is the prevalence of incorrect information available to our students. We’ll start this workshop by discussing the topic: How can news consumers differentiate between reliable news stories, misinformation, and disinformation? More importantly, how can students find reliable news sources to counter incorrect information, especially in these times of high polarization and distrust in journalism? We’ll then discuss a few assignments/techniques that you might incorporate into your classes to helps improve students news literacy related to your discipline.