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About
EconPractice is a graph creation tool, meant specifically for representing economic concepts and scenarios. Instructors can create economics contextualized graphs that students can then manipulate through modifying the slopes of line, changing the values of variables in specific equations, and labeling of key characteristics. An adaptive feedback and grading system provides students with immediate and targeted feedback specified by parameters set by the instructor.
The tool and its use was proposed by Professor Tom Groll for his economics classes at Columbia's School for International and Public Affairs. After being awarded a grant from Columbia's Office of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, he worked with the Center for Teaching and Learning to design, develop, implement, and assess the impact of the application.
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By using the tools students will be able to…
Analyze and understand the controversial nature of macroeconomics and macroeconomic policies.
Clarify the causal links between macroeconomic aggregates.
Critically assess arguments made in current policy debates as well as in their careers.
My Work on This Project
My Work on This Project
I joined in on this project mid-way through near the completion of the first iteration of the design and development. After Professor Groll submitted another grant proposal we worked on him to continue building out new features, implement the tool in his course, and assess its impact. My role specifically led to the following tasks.
Collaborated with the UX designer to think through how learners could maximize their learning experience.
Designed, in collaboration with the instructor, activities that could be implemented through the course learning management system that would maximize engagement with the tool.
Designed a pre/post survey to measure student confidence of economics concepts before and after activities that included EconPractice graphs.
Research Backing
Research Backing
Kaufman, D. A., & Kaufman, R. S. (2002). Interactive web graphs for economic principles. The Journal of Economic Education, 33(3), 296-296.
Kem, D. (2022). Personalised and adaptive learning: Emerging learning platforms in the era of digital and smart learning. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, 5(2), 385-391.
Luzius, M. (2020). Teaching Principles of Economics Courses Using Adaptive Learning Platforms. Distance Learning, 17(3), 17-28.
Maclachlan, F., Bolte, W. J., & Chandler, S. (2009). Interactive Economic Models from the Wolfram Demonstrations Project. The Journal of Economic Education, 40(1), 108-108.
Muñoz, J. L. R., Ojeda, F. M., Jurado, D. L. A., Peña, P. F. P., Carranza, C. P. M., Berríos, H. Q., ... & Vasquez-Pauca, M. J. (2022). Systematic Review of Adaptive Learning Technology for Learning in Higher Education. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 98(98), 221-233.
Wheat Jr, I. D. (2014). The Feedback Method: Model-Based Learning in Macroeconomics.
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