Events and Professional Learning

A New Era of Learning: Considerations for ChatGPT as a Tool to Enhance Statistics and Data Science Education

Date: April 8, 2025
Time: 4:00pm-4:45pm ET
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Amanda Ellis and Emily Slade

In this April edition of the JSDSE/CAUSE webinar series, we highlight the recent article A New Era of Learning: Considerations for ChatGPT as a Tool to Enhance Statistics and Data Science Education. ChatGPT is one of many generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that has emerged recently, creating controversy in the education community with concerns about its potential to be used for plagiarism and to undermine students’ ability to think independently. This talk focuses on the potential of ChatGPT as an educational tool for statistics and data science. It encourages readers to consider the history of trepidation surrounding introducing new technology in the classroom, such as the calculator. The presenters explore the possibility of leveraging ChatGPT’s capabilities in statistics and data science education, providing examples of how ChatGPT can aid in developing course materials and suggestions for how educators can prompt students to interact with ChatGPT responsibly.

The webinar is free but pre-registration is required.

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GBH & TERC’s Early Childhood Data Science Discussion

Date and Times: April 14, 2025, from 12 – 2pm ET
May 8, 2025, from 5 – 7pm ET
Location: Virtual

Join us for a virtual discussion on April 14th and May 8th as we explore how data science skills can be developed and integrated into early childhood education. We’ll discuss what data skills are developmentally appropriate for children ages 3-7, strategies to nurture these skills effectively, and the focus of an early childhood data science learning framework.

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Tools of the Trade: Non-Coding Approaches

Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 6:00pm ET
Location: Virtual

This webinar explores accessible tools that empower educators to integrate data science concepts into their curriculum without requiring programming skills. Participants will discover free and low-cost resources that facilitate visual data analysis, interactive visualizations, and practical data collection strategies. Learn how to implement these tools in classroom settings to develop students’ data literacy and analytical thinking while removing the barrier of coding proficiency.

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Policy Issues from the Expansion Working Group

Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 2:00pm ET
Location: Virtual

The Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership (MTEP 2.0) is sponsoring a NIC Cast featuring members of its Network Expansion Working Group which is composed of MTEP 2.0 team members and leaders or representatives of national, state, and local mathematics education or STEM education organizations focused on examining policies and issues impacting secondary mathematics teacher education. The NIC Cast will focus on issues that the working group is currently discussing and planning actionable steps to address, including: Data Science in Mathematics Education, Collaboration between Physics and Mathematics Teacher Education, Recruitment and Retention of Teachers, and Reimagining Teacher Preparation.

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2025 U.S. Conference on Teaching Statistics

Dates: July 15-19, 2025
Location: Ames, IA, at Iowa State University

CAUSE has held the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics (USCOTS) every other year since 2005. The 2025 USCOTS will include workshops, a research satellite conference, plenaries, breakout sessions, and posters. The conference is a great way to learn more about instructional strategies for college-level statistics and teacher education, as well as the latest research in these contexts.

Deadline for proposing a pre-conference workshop or breakout session is December 10th.

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Transforming Mathematics Teacher Preparation for a Data Science and Statistics Future

Dates: July 23 – 24, 2025
Sponsor: ESTEEM
Location: Raleigh, NC
Application due: November 25, 2024

Join us at this summer’s summit, where we will be charting the course for integrating data science and statistics into the preparation of future mathematics teachers to respond to national and state-level efforts for modernizing high school mathematics. Attendees will explore the evolving landscape of teacher education programs and have the opportunity to learn about various curriculum materials and technology tools, engage in networking, and set actionable goals for their own programs.

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Stats & Data Net: Teachers Prepare Students for the Data Revolution: A Free Virtual Workshop

Date: July 29, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Virtual, Registration Required
Sponsor: Organized by the Joint Committee of the American Statistical Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics with support from the Hub for Innovation and Research in Statistics Education at NC State.

The workshop is free, though space is limited, and advance registration is required. The program provides K–12 teachers and teacher educators with an opportunity to engage in discussions and engaging breakout sessions that apply the data analysis, data science, and statistical concepts embodied in the NCTM’s Catalyzing Change books and ASA’s Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education (GAISE) Pre-K–12 Curriculum Framework.

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Data Science Education K-12 Research to Practice Conference

Through collaborative sessions, innovative formats, and a supportive community, this inaugural conference will offer a dynamic atmosphere for educators, researchers, curriculum developers, and school leaders to exchange ideas and co-create the future of data science education in K-12. The theme of the inaugural conference is Addressing the Human Dimensions of Data, with keynote speaker, Dr. Talitha Washington. 

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Simulation-Based Inference: Random Sampling vs. Random Assignment? What Instructors Should Know

Dates: November 12, 2024
Sponsor: Virtual through Zoom
Location: Beth Chance, Karen McGaughey, and Soma Roy
Sponsor: CAUSE

In this November edition of the JSDSE/CAUSE webinar series, we highlight the 2024 article Simulation-Based Inference: Random Sampling vs. Random Assignment? What Instructors Should Know. This session explores how different simulation strategies affect students’ understanding of inferential reasoning and the analysis of two variables. Presenters will discuss whether it matters if simulations model random sampling or random assignment, with examples from comparing means and linear regression, and explore extensions enabled by simulation-based inference.

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Teaching Introductory Statistics Online

Dates: November 1, 2024 and November 8, 2024
Location: Virtual through Zoom
Presenters: Anelise Sabbag, Beth Chance, Jennifer McNally, and Laura Callis
Sponsor: Expanding and assessing the Art and Practice Of Statistical Thinking (EAPOST)

Join us for a free virtual workshop on Fridays, November 1 and 8, from 3-4 pm ET (12-1 pm PT). The sessions will cover strategies for online teaching aligned with GAISE recommendations. Topics include adapting in-person activities, creating effective assessments, and fostering student collaboration. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link, with recordings available afterward.

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Moving NC Forward in Teaching Statistics and Data Science 2024 Regional Conference

Date: June 13, 2024
Friday Institute

Educators connected with NC colleagues teaching statistics and data science at the high school and college levels, including teacher preparation. Together, they explored ways to build capacity in these fields for the NC workforce and data-driven careers. The in-person event was held alongside the online eCOTS conference.

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Creating Classrooms of Data Doers

Presenters: Hollylynne Lee, Anna Bargagliotti, & Donna LaLonde
Sponsor: NCTM
Length: 55 minutes
Date: April 18, 2024

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Passport to Potential: K-12 Data Literacy Worldwide

Presenters: Mayuri Dhumal, Fatuma Farrah, Wesley Hedgepeth, & Hollylynne Lee
Sponsor: DS4E
Length: 62 minutes
Date: January 24, 2024

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The Growing Role of Statistics and Data Science in Grades 6-12 Education: Implications for Mathematics Teacher Educators

Presenters: Stephanie Casey, Rick Hudson, Hollylynne Lee, & Gemma Mojica
Sponsor: AMTE
Length: 79 minutes
Date: October 12, 2023

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What You Need to Know About Data Science Education: Leveraging National Academies Research

Presenters: Hollylynne Lee, Leticia Perez, Tricia Shelton, & Paul Strode
Sponsor: DS4E
Length: 60 minutes
Date: April 26, 2023

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Using CODAP to Teach Statistics and Data Concepts

Presenters: Hollylynne Lee
Sponsor: Global Math Department
Length:  61 minutes
Date: March 21, 2023

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Data U: Succeeding in Higher Education and Beyond

Presenters: Justin Ballenger, Gemma Mojica, Micaela Parkers, Karl Schubert, and Eric Van Dusen
Sponsor: DS4E 
Length:  59 minutes
Date: November 7, 2022

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