The Synthesis Lab: Empowering Collaborative Learning in Higher Education through Knowledge Synthesis

• DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2307.04872
• Publication Date: 2023-01-01
• Authors: Xinran Zhu; Hong Shui; Bodong Chen
• Keywords: FOS: Computer and information sciences; Computer Science - Computers and Society; 4. Education; Computers and Society (cs.CY); Computer Science - Human-Computer Interaction; 0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering; 02 engineering and technology; Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC)

The ability to synthesize information has emerged as a critical skill for success across various fields. However, within the field of education, there is lack systematic understanding and well-defined design infrastructures that address mechanisms processes knowledge synthesis in collaborative learning settings. In this poster, we introduce innovation - Synthesis Lab, which aims support students synthesizing ideas from their online discussions higher education classrooms. tool offers structured work-spaces decompose process into intermediate products features two key iterative settings: categorizing peers' conceptual building blocks developing discussions. Future implementation evaluation will make significant contributions both research practice.