Knowledge Connections Analyzer (KCA)¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (1 for, 1 mixed) · 1 study (1 design),q2· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study
Description¶
A web-based tool developed by Yang et al. for querying Knowledge Forum discourse databases and presenting community-collaboration and knowledge-synthesis indicators through charts and tables.
Components¶
Claims¶
- Collaboration and synthesis indicators in Knowledge Forum increased over time among low-achieving students. [+M]
- Many low-achieving students were initially unable to interpret KCA data productively when first using the tool. [~M]
Related Products and Programmes¶
Key Sources¶
- Yang, Y., van Aalst, J., Chan, C.K.K., & Tian, W. (2016). Reflective assessment in knowledge building by students with low academic achievement. Intern. J. Comput.-Support. Collab. Learn. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-016-9239-1
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Knowledge Connections Analyzer (KCA) |
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A web-based tool developed by Yang et al. |
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