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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 44-52 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | CEUR Workshop Proceedings |
| Volume | 2950 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2nd International Conference on Design of Experimental Search and Information REtrieval Systems, DESIRES 2021 - Padova, Italy Duration: 15 Sept 2021 → 18 Sept 2021 |
Keywords
- Children
- Information retrieval
- Search engines
- Search roles