Collaborative conjecture map construction surfaced a tension between nuanced learning theory and limited technical capability¶

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q1 i? In a case-study dialogue, creating an adapted conjecture map collaboratively surfaced a key tension: learning sciences theory highlights nuanced, complex relational aspects of learning that even cutting-edge computing techniques struggle to discern. → Chang 2022

Evidence¶

Chang 2022¶

Chang, M.A., Magana, A., Benes, B., Kao, D., & Fusco, J. (2022). Driving interdisciplinary collaboration through adapted conjecture mapping: A case study with the PECAS Mediator [Project Report]. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/156

q1 · i? · qualitative · r1

Case study report of a one-hour edited dialogue session in which an interdisciplinary team built an adapted conjecture map for the PECAS Mediator. The authors report that the session "surfaces a key tension" between relational learning theory and technical capability; no quantitative measures are reported.

"We find that creating the conjecture map collaboratively surfaces a key tension: while learning sciences theory often highlights the nuanced and complex relational nature of learning, even the most cutting-edge computing techniques struggle to discern these nuances."

Discussion¶

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