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Promoting Sketching in Introductory Geoscience Courses: CogSketch Geoscience Worksheets.
Bridget Garnier1, Maria Chang2, Carol Ormand1,3
1Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Topics in Cognitive Science
|September 24, 2017
Summary
This study introduces AI-powered sketching tools to improve spatial thinking in geoscience education. The research highlights interdisciplinary design principles for creating effective educational materials that support complex problem-solving skills.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Geoscience Education
- Artificial Intelligence
Background:
- Sketching enhances spatial thinking and problem-solving in geosciences.
- Current introductory geoscience courses rarely use sketching due to grading time and lack of research-based materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address spatial learning challenges in geoscience education.
- To design and evaluate sketch activities using AI and cognitive science principles.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative design involving geoscientists, cognitive scientists, and AI researchers.
- Development of 26 AI-powered (CogSketch) worksheets based on cognitive science principles.
- Implementation and observation in an introductory geoscience course comparing AI-graded and human-graded sketches.
Main Results:
- Students utilized AI-assisted sketching tools (CogSketch) and traditional paper worksheets.
- The study observed the effectiveness of these methods in scaffolding problem-solving.
- Data was collected on student performance and learning experiences.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration between cognitive scientists, geoscientists, and AI researchers is crucial for developing effective educational tools.
- AI-powered sketching activities can support spatial learning in complex geoscience problems.
- This approach offers a model for designing future educational materials.
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