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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Future of Learning |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2012) |
Place of Publication | Sydney |
Publisher | International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) |
Pages | 361-365 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780578107042, 9780578106410 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 10th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2012: The Future of Learning - University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Duration: 2 Jul 2012 → 6 Jul 2012 Conference number: 10 https://www.isls.org/icls/2012/ |
Conference
Conference | 10th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2012 |
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Abbreviated title | ICLS |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Sydney |
Period | 2/07/12 → 6/07/12 |
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