A Knowledge Building Community Constructing a Knowledge Model Using Online Concept Maps

Knowledge models are structured representations of knowledge using symbols to represent components of knowledge and relationships between them while a knowledge building community involves a collection of individuals sharing a mutual interest - the construction of knowledge. This study examines a kn...

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Main Authors: Leiba, M., Nachmias, R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological system modeling
Buildings
Collaborative work
Concept Maps
Containers
Cultural differences
Education
Global communication
Higher Education
Information technology
Knowledge Building Community
Knowledge Models
Online Communities/Technical Collaboration
Scalability
Web Based Learning Environment
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Summary:Knowledge models are structured representations of knowledge using symbols to represent components of knowledge and relationships between them while a knowledge building community involves a collection of individuals sharing a mutual interest - the construction of knowledge. This study examines a knowledge building community involved in constructing a knowledge model through the process of concept mapping in academic instruction in a Web-based learning environment. The study aimed to explore students' usage, their attitudes and limitations in using concept maps as an online collaborative knowledge model. Results suggest that when using concept maps as a shared knowledge model in a Web-based learning environment, one should consider three limitations: the subjective nature of the concept maps, technological aspects and the scalability of the model.
DOI:10.1109/ITRE.2006.381552