Speaker: Dr Julia Polak , University of Melbourne
Time & Date: 12:00 Thursday 30 May 2019
Venue: Room 310, Physical Sciences 2, La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus.
Abstract:
Kaggle is a data-modelling competition service, where participants compete to build a model with lower predictive error than other participants. Several years ago they released a reduced service that enables instructors to run competitions in a classroom setting. This paper describes the results of an experiment to determine if participating in a predictive modelling competition enhances learning. The evidence suggests it does. In addition, students were surveyed to examine if the competition improved engagement and interest in the class.
Contact Andriy Olenko to join.
Contact: Andriy Olenko
Zoom link: https://latrobe.zoom.us/j/598423954