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Let's Make a Movie! Introducing Economics With a Multimedia Project

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  • Parama Chaudhury

    (University College London)

  • Christian Spielmann

    (University College London)

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In this paper, we describe a multimedia research assignment used to introduce first year undergraduates to economics. This group assignment, named the "First Year Challenge", immersed...

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  • Parama Chaudhury & Christian Spielmann, 2016. "Let's Make a Movie! Introducing Economics With a Multimedia Project," Journal of Economics Teaching, Journal of Economics Teaching, vol. 1(1), pages 17-41, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:jtc:journl:v:1:y:2016:i:1:p:17-41
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    1. Pezzino, Mario, 2018. "Online assessment, adaptive feedback and the importance of visual learning for students. The advantages, with a few caveats, of using MapleTA," International Review of Economics Education, Elsevier, vol. 28(C), pages 11-28.

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    in-class activities; Principals; projects;
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    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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