The interdisciplinary research area FAIR organizes a one-day workshop on application of longitudinal DCMs using the TDCM package.

Our invited speakers are:

• Hamdollah Ravand (Vali-e-Asr University)
• Farshad Effatpanah (TU Dortmund)

When and where

Date and Time: Juli 14, 2025, 09:00 - 16:15 CET
Location: TU Dortmund University, CDI building, Room 121, Vogelpothsweg 78, 44227 Dortmund (on-site)
Virtual: Online in Zoom (tba)

How to register

In order to register for this workshop, please fill out the following online form: https://umfragen.tu-dortmund.de/index.php/954497?lang=en

The deadline for registration is 30th June 2025.

Current schedule

Session 1: Introduction to DCM and Longitudinal DCM (9:00 - 10:30)

• Overview of conventional and longitudinal DCMs
• Theoretical background and practical relevance to educational data analysis

Break (10:30 - 10:45)

Session 2: Model Specification and Parameter Estimation (10:45 - 12:30)

• Steps for setting up longitudinal DCMs
• Hands-on guidance on model selection and parameter estimation using sample datasets
• Software setup (e.g., R) and introductory commands for DCMs

Lunch Break (12:30 - 14:00)

Session 3: Hands-On Practical Application and Interpreting Results (14:00 - 15:30)

• Participants apply model specification techniques on a provided dataset
• Guided analysis and troubleshooting
• Discussing outcomes, interpreting results, and understanding model fit
• Application of results in longitudinal tracking of learning progress

Break (15:30 - 15:45)

Session 4: Open Q&A and Discussion (15:45 – 16:15)

• Participant questions on practical applications in their own research projects
• Short group discussion on implementation challenges and solutions