The knowledge connections analyzer

Jan van Aalst, Carol K.K. Chan, Stella Wen Tian, Christopher Teplovs, Yuen Yan Chan, Wing San Wan

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Abstract

We describe the development of an SQL-based formative assessment system, the Knowledge Connections Analzyer (KCA), which is designed to provide evidence on four general questions that students may have about their work in an asynchronous online discussion environment: (1) Are we collaborating? (2) Are we putting our knowledge together? (3) How do ideas develop over time? (4) What is happening to my stuff? These questions are inspired by Scardamalia's knowledge-building principles. The KCA first converts a Knowledge Forum® tuplestore database to SQL format, and then executes queries relevant to these four questions. It Students and their teacher can employ it to self-assess their knowledge building. This paper elaborates upon a conceptual framework underlying the system design, describes the KCA, and reports the results of several rounds of usability testing involving teachers and students.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Future of Learning
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2012)
Place of PublicationSydney
PublisherInternational Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
Pages361-365
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9780578107042, 9780578106410
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event10th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2012: The Future of Learning - University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Duration: 2 Jul 20126 Jul 2012
Conference number: 10
https://www.isls.org/icls/2012/

Conference

Conference10th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2012
Abbreviated titleICLS
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period2/07/126/07/12
Internet address

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