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215 – The History of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks

215 – The History of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks

Update: 2025-12-02
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Lily and David Stern discuss the history and impact of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks (CAST), developed by New Zealand lecturer Doug Sterling. The discussion highlights the interactive and assessment-driven nature of CAST, recounting how its use in Kenyan classrooms led to significant improvements in student performance. They reflect on the technological challenges that led to CAST's decline and extract key lessons for designing sustainable educational resources.
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215 – The History of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks

215 – The History of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks

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