Technologies for Reflective Assessment in Knowledge Building Communities: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Reflective assessment is central to knowledge building, as it enables learners to evaluate and improve their collective ideas. In recent years, a wide range of analytic technologies have been developed to support this process, yet there is still a limited understanding of how these tools are designed, implemented, and connected to knowledge building principles. This study addresses this gap through a systematic review of the literature focused on analytic technologies that foster reflective assessment in knowledge building environments. Following a rigorous PRISMA methodology, a search in Web of Science was conducted. Studies that did not meet the inclusion criFteria were excluded, resulting in a final selection of 31 empirical studies. The analysis shows that most analytic tools (e.g., KBDeX, KCA, KBAT) are applied to data generated in Knowledge Forum, supporting students in visualizing, analyzing, and reflecting on the collective knowledge advancement process. The review highlights a growing diversity of tools designed to enhance processes such as idea improvement and epistemic agency. By mapping these contributions, the study provides a clearer understanding of how analytic technologies can be used to strengthen collaborative practices and reflective assessment in knowledge building contexts.