Lesson #2

1. A brief description of the lesson plan

The purpose of this lesson is to provide adult learners an overview of the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) Tableau application, demonstrate how Tableau can be used to analyze course data, then have learners participate in a practical exercise using Tableau data samples or data from their own courses to assess teaching and learning. Lesson 2 is related to Lesson 1 in that the data from the Landbot they created (if they participated in the Landbot lesson) can also be used in this lesson.

Learning objective: Learners will be able to apply their understanding of Tableau to interpret course data to improve teaching and learning.

2. The technology and resources involved

Both the instructor and learners can telework from their residences to participate in this training. All participants require a personal computer with audio capabilities, access to the internet, access to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) All Partners Access Network (APAN), https://www.apan.org/, access to the Tableau application, hhttps://www.tableau.com/solutions/ai-analytics#augmented-analytics, and a sample of Tableau data and/or learner demographic and performance data from a course they teach.

3. What skills, knowledge, and pedagogy are required of training instructors?

At a minimum, the instructor will need the following:

• Basic computer skills,

• An APAN account,

• Knowledge of and experience with delivering training through the Adobe Connect classroom on the DOD’s APAN,

• A Tableau account, and

• Familiarity and experience with using the Tableau application.

The instructor will incorporate a variety of pedagogies to include informal lecture, a guided demonstration, practical exercises, and continuous feedback/assessment. The instructor will also require an understanding of learners' experiences with the use of educational technology as well as any familiarity with Tableau. This will allow for experiential learning, particularly during the practical exercise where the instructor can pair an experienced with an inexperienced learner.

4. What prior skills and knowledge are required of learners?

At a minimum, learners will need the following:

• Basic computer skills,

• Experience with participating in an Adobe Connect classroom on the DOD’s APAN, and

• A Tableau account.

5. What are learners asked to do exactly?

• Learners are required to watch the nine Tableau Creator videos prior to class. The videos can be viewed at Tableau Training and require approximately 20 minutes to complete.

• After watching the videos, learners will create a trial Tableau account. (This must be done before class.)

• Learners will participate in the informal lecture and the guided demonstration.

• Learners will work in pairs to become familiar with the Tableau application.

6. What are the procedures of the project?

Prior to the start of class, the instructor will:

• Set up the Tableau classroom on APAN’s Adobe Connect (Figure 3), and

Figure 3

APAN Adobe Connect Classroom