About the research behind Kōkiri Lab
The project
Kōkiri Lab was developed as part of a PhD research project at Monash University's Centre for Learning Analytics and Music. The research examines how digital inquiry platforms can support students to develop evidence-based reasoning skills.
What the research involves
With participant consent, the study analyses:
- How students navigate through inquiry investigations
- How students develop and revise their scientific claims
- How platform features support or hinder inquiry thinking
Student names, school names, and personal details are never published. All analysis uses anonymised data only.
Who to contact
Principal researcher: Richard Pedley, Monash University
Email: rif.pedley@gmail.com
Supervisors: Dr Yi-Shan Tsai, A/Prof Roberto Martinez-Maldonado
Ethics approval
This study has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC). [Add approval number]
Withdrawal
Participants can withdraw at any time by updating their preference in their profile settings. Withdrawal does not affect platform access.