Networks and learning: A view from physics
A Traxler - Journal of Learning Analytics, 2022 - learning-analytics.info
Like learning analytics, physics education research is a relatively young field that draws on
perspectives from multiple disciplines. Network analysis has an even more heterodox …
perspectives from multiple disciplines. Network analysis has an even more heterodox …
Evaluating the role of student preference in physics lab group equity
Physics education research is replete with observations and proposed explanations for
gender disparities in physics. In this work, we operationalize a definition for equity as …
gender disparities in physics. In this work, we operationalize a definition for equity as …
Understanding interaction network formation across instructional contexts in remote physics courses
Engaging in interactions with peers is important for student learning. Many studies have
quantified patterns of student interactions in in-person physics courses using social network …
quantified patterns of student interactions in in-person physics courses using social network …
Classroom creativity and students' social networks: Theoretical and practical implications
J Pulgar - Thinking Skills and Creativity, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Social Network Analysis (SNA) is becoming a popular theoretical and
methodological approximation for educational researchers. SNA enables a deep exploration …
methodological approximation for educational researchers. SNA enables a deep exploration …
Correlation between student collaboration network centrality and academic performance
DL Vargas, AM Bridgeman, DR Schmidt, PB Kohl… - Physical Review Physics …, 2018 - APS
We compute nodal centrality measures on the collaboration networks of students enrolled in
three upper-division physics courses, usually taken sequentially, at the Colorado School of …
three upper-division physics courses, usually taken sequentially, at the Colorado School of …
Long-term collaboration with strong friendship ties improves academic performance in remote and hybrid teaching modalities in high school physics
Collaboration among students is fundamental for knowledge building and competency
development. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of student collaboration depends on the extent …
development. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of student collaboration depends on the extent …
Examining the effects of lab instruction and gender composition on intergroup interaction networks in introductory physics labs
Understanding social interactions among students comprises a rich area of physics
education research. Here we focus on the social interactions in introductory physics …
education research. Here we focus on the social interactions in introductory physics …
Linking engagement and performance: The social network analysis perspective
Theories developed by Tinto and Nora identify academic performance, learning gains, and
involvement in learning communities as significant facets of student engagement that, in …
involvement in learning communities as significant facets of student engagement that, in …
Networks identify productive forum discussions
Discussion forums provide a channel for students to engage with peers and course material
outside of class, accessible even to commuter and nontraditional populations. Forums can …
outside of class, accessible even to commuter and nontraditional populations. Forums can …
Comparing conceptual understanding across institutions with module analysis
The Force Concept Inventory (FCI) is a popular multiple-choice instrument used to measure
a student's conceptual understanding of Newtonian mechanics. Recently, a network analytic …
a student's conceptual understanding of Newtonian mechanics. Recently, a network analytic …