SciNote: Collaborative Problem Solving and Argumentation Tool
This addresses the problem of supporting students in evidence evaluation and argumentation in science education, but it appears incremental as it builds on existing CSCL tools.
The paper tackles the need for computational scaffolding in science education by introducing SciNote, a collaborative tool that integrates third-party software to help students build data-driven arguments during inquiry-based learning, as explored in a pilot study.
As educators push for students to learn science by doing science, there is a need for computational scaffolding to assist students' evaluation of scientific evidence and argument building. In this paper, we present a pilot study of SciNote, a CSCL tool allowing educators to integrate third-party software into a flexible and collaborative workspace. We explore how SciNote enables teams to build data-driven arguments during inquiry-based learning activities.