How the Eighth Grade Students Reused Knowledge

This study used a theory from the field of knowledge management to evaluate the effectiveness of an on-line activity which was implemented in a grade eight class in Taiwan. In this activity, students were asked to search and share related knowledge to design and build a golf ball slide. The result showed that Students were retrieving prior knowledge more frequently than capturing new knowledge. Also, three levels of complexity of knowledge reuse actions taken by students during the activity were found. This study showed a different view on how students learn.