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Learning focused search in an online social network community

Smith, Brittany N.; Lugya, Fredrick K.; Evans, Craig

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Title
Learning focused search in an online social network community
Author(s)
  • Smith, Brittany N.
  • Lugya, Fredrick K.
  • Evans, Craig
Issue Date
2013-02
Keyword(s)
  • social search
  • collaborative learning
  • social computing 
  • social and community informatics
Date of Ingest
2013-02-04T04:01:34Z
Abstract
urrent search engines satisfactorily return relevant, ranked results to most posed queries. However, when searching on a dense topic for individual or collaborative learning purposes, the highest ranked results retrieved by these engines might not be the best starting point for learners given their current level of competence. We leverage concepts and computational solutions related to peer knowledge and interaction data in order to convert ranked search results in So.cl into sequenced results that allow learners to start with sources that are accessible and understandable before moving to increasingly advanced and complex content.
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iSchools
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
Conference Paper / Presentation
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/42530
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9776/13522
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Copyright © 2013 is held by the authors. Copyright permissions, when appropriate, must be obtained directly from the authors.

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