Marcelo Tibau

 

Abstract: This paper presents how we apply Exploratory Search KiP model, a model capable of assisting the visualization of search patterns and identifying best practices associated to users’ decision-making processes, to log analysis and how it helps understand the process and decisions taken while carrying out a search. This study aims to model searches performed through web search tools and educational resources portals, to enable a conceptual framework to support and improve the processes of learning through searches. Applying the model to log analysis, we are able: (1) to see how the information retrieved is used to define decision criteria about which data are worth extracting; (2) to draw inferences and shortcuts to support understanding; (3) to observe how the search intention is modified during search activities; and, (4) to analyze how the purpose that drives the search turned into real actions.

Tibau, M. ; Siqueira, S.W.M. ; Nunes, B. P. ; Bortoluzzi, M. ; Marenzi, I. ; Kemkes, P. . Investigating users’ decision-making process while searching online and their shortcuts towards understanding. In: 17th International Conference on Web-based Learning, 2018, ChiangMai. Advances in Web-Based Learning (ICWL 2018), 17th International Conference, 2018.

DOI: doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96565-9_6