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Beyond Retrieval: Scaffolding Children's Online Learning

Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: Children increasingly turn to online information access systems that are primarily designed for the mainstream population, e.g., adults, but possess a limited understanding of how these systems work, contributing to their unstructured and ineffective search practices. This lack of knowledge can hinder their curiosity and the development of critical search skills. Grounded on the existing literature of both child-oriented Information Retrieval and Human Computer Interaction, our work positions children as active participants in the search process, framing it as a scaffolded learning experience rather than a simple retrieval task.
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7213234249
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