Knowledge maps
A tool for online assessment with automated feedback
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15328992 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Veronica Ho (0000-0001-8809-4010, UNSW Sydney), P Harris (0000-0002-6909-8873, UNSW Sydney), Peter G Harris (UNSW Sydney), Rakesh Kumar (0000-0002-9711-0964, UNSW Sydney), Rakesh K Kumar (UNSW Sydney), Gary M Velan (0000-0002-4535-6663, UNSW Sydney, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1457394-1457394 |
| Publication date | 2018-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Medical Education Online (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1087-2981 • E-ISSN: 1087-2981 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10872981.2018.1457394 |
| PMID | 29608133 |
| OpenAlex | W2796224770 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 45 |
In higher education, most assessments or examinations comprise either multiple-choice items or open-ended questions such as modified essay questions (MEQs). Online concept and knowledge maps are potential tools for assessment, which might emphasize meaningful, integrated understanding of phenomena. We developed an online knowledge-mapping assessment tool, which provides automated feedback on student-submitted maps. We conducted a pilot study to investigate the potential utility of online knowledge mapping as a tool for automated assessment by comparing the scores generated by the software with manual grading of a MEQ on the same topic for a cohort of first-year medical students. In addition, an online questionnaire was used to gather students' perceptions of the tool. Map items were highly discriminating between students of differing knowledge of the topic overall. Regression analysis showed a significant correlation between map scores and MEQ scores, and responses to the questionnaire regarding use of knowledge maps for assessment were overwhelmingly positive. These results suggest that knowledge maps provide a similar indication of students' understanding of a topic as a MEQ, with the advantage of instant, consistent computer grading and time savings for educators. Online concept and knowledge maps could be a useful addition to the assessment repertoire in higher education
Concept map · Data science · Formative assessment · Grading (engineering · Mathematics education · Medical education · Online assessment · Computer Science · Innovations in Medical Education · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Medicine · Online and Blended Learning · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |