SMOKEChem: developing and piloting a digital learning environment integrating AI-based and peer feedback for socio-scientific argumentation

A study introduces and evaluates SMOKEChem, a digital learning environment designed to enhance scientific argumentation skills in secondary school chemistry lessons. This platform integrates artificial intelligence (AI)-based feedback with peer feedback mechanisms to support students in constructing arguments related to socio-scientific issues. The pilot evaluation involved 130 secondary school students, employing a mixed-methods approach to assess their perceptions of this hybrid learning environment.

This initiative represents a significant step in leveraging emerging technologies, specifically AI, to address fundamental challenges in education. It explores adaptive feedback mechanisms that could improve learning outcomes and critical thinking skills, potentially informing future pedagogical strategies and technology integration across various educational domains.

The SMOKEChem project developed a web-based learning environment for fostering scientific argumentation.

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