Exploring student information problem solving behaviour using fine-grained concept map and search tool data

Alexander Whitelock-Wainwright, Nathan Laan, Dunwei Wen, Dragan Gasevic

Abstract: Highlights•Engaging in information problem solving is important to learners throughout educational and workplace settings.•Identification of discernible patterns of information problem solving whilst using keyword searches and a concept map.•High engagement learners in an information problem solving task were more successful based on essay grades.•Information problem solving behaviour not associated with self-reported levels of prior knowledge.