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Thu 27 Feb 2025 13:45 - 14:03 at Meeting Rooms 315-316 - Data Science #1 Chair(s): Seth Poulsen

Machine learning (ML) is an important subject for computer science students to learn due to its broad applications. Introductory courses often present techniques in a linear sequence, resulting in a steep learning curve that can overwhelm students and limit the time for experiential learning through course projects. To address this, I restructured the course using a spiral approach, presenting concepts in three iterations. Each iteration delves deeper into the material and introduces complex computational topics progressively. This method includes a built-in repetition mechanism that reinforces learning and enhances understanding. Moreover, this approach allows time for hands-on projects that apply theory to real-world scenarios, helping students better understand the course materials. The spiral approach was implemented in an ML course at a local university, resulting in positive student feedback and improved course retention rates.

Thu 27 Feb

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13:45 - 15:00
Data Science #1Papers at Meeting Rooms 315-316
Chair(s): Seth Poulsen Utah State University
13:45
18m
Talk
Approachable Machine Learning Education: A Spiral Pedagogy Approach with Experiential Learning
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Meiying Qin York University
14:03
18m
Talk
A Window into DataWorks: Developing an Integrated Work-Training Curriculum for Novice Adults
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Lara Karki Georgia Institute of Technology, Dana Priest DataWorks at Georgia Tech, Gabe Dubose Emory University, Zajerria Godfrey Maynard Jackson High School, Annabel Rothschild Georgia Institute of Technology, Benjamin Shapiro Georgia State University, Betsy Disalvo Georgia Institute of Technology
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14:22
18m
Talk
"I'm not sure, but...": Expert Practices that Enable Effective Code Comprehension in Data Science
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Christopher Lum UC San Diego, Guoxuan Xu UC San Diego, Sam Lau University of California at San Diego
14:41
18m
Talk
Larger than Life In-Class Demonstrations for Introductory Machine Learning
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Henry Chai Carnegie Mellon University, Matthew R. Gormley Carnegie Mellon University