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Direct linkMatuk, Camillia; Linn, Marcia C. – Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2023
Peer ideas can be valuable contributions to scientific inquiry. Divergent peer ideas can enrich students' thinking and encourage curiosity. Meanwhile, similar peer ideas can promote convergent thinking that can reinforce understanding. However, students need guidance in critically evaluating peer ideas in relation to their own, and in recognizing…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Peer Relationship, Active Learning, Inquiry
Matuk, Camillia; Linn, Marcia C. – International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 2018
Science is increasingly characterized by participation in knowledge communities. To meaningfully engage in science inquiry, students must be able to evaluate diverse sources of information, articulate informed ideas, and share ideas with peers. This study explores how technology can support idea exchanges in ways that value individuals' prior…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Grade 7, Inquiry, Science Instruction
