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Pedagogical Design and Evaluation of Interactive Information Retrieval Learning Environment

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Teaching and Learning in Information Retrieval

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In this chapter, the pedagogical design and evaluation of interactive information retrieval learning environment is presented. The course consisted of lectures, Web exercises, and tutored search exercises. The pedagogical design of the learning environment was based on the ideas from anchored instruction and intentional scaffolding. Anchoring related the search exercises to a simulated work-task situation. Scaffolding, i.e., various ways of supporting learners in proceeding with their task was provided by an instructional tool, the Query Performance Analyzer, or by a teacher. The effect of the learning environment on the students’ learning experiences, performance, and learning outcomes was evaluated. The evaluation and student feedback was based on seven different datasets. The data collection with qualitative and quantitative analysis methods is described in the chapter.

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    Kai Halttunen

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    Juan F. Huete

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Halttunen, K. (2011). Pedagogical Design and Evaluation of Interactive Information Retrieval Learning Environment. In: Efthimiadis, E., Fernández-Luna, J., Huete, J., MacFarlane, A. (eds) Teaching and Learning in Information Retrieval. The Information Retrieval Series, vol 31. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-22511-6_5

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