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Search logs and expert grading to define children's search roles in the classroom

Journal article (2021)

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Monica Landoni University of Lugano

Theo Huibers University of Twente

Mohammad Aliannejadi Universiteit van Amsterdam

Emiliana Murgia Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca

M.S. Pera Boise State University

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Children Information retrieval Search engines Search roles

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2021

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English

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Abstract

In this paper, we examine the roles children play when using web search engines in the classroom context by revisiting, not replicating, a seminal work set in the home context. In particular, we describe how we juxtaposed performance indicators inferred from a combination of search logs (collected over two years) and expert grading of completed inquiry assignments to discern emerging search roles among children in primary four and five (aged 9 to 11). In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we also explore differences when a traditional classroom is replaced by online instruction at home. Lastly, we discuss future research directions that we see as pivotal to advance research in Information Retrieval to and for children.