Traceability in the Context of Formative Assessment in a Knowledge Management and Educational Environment

Abstract

Traceability, commonly applied in industries such as manufacturing and software development, refers to the ability to track and trace elements across different stages of a process. In the context of a knowledge management environment, traceability has become increasingly significant for enhancing user experience, particularly in the development and assessment of learning materials. This article reviews existing literature on traceability systems, discusses their application in the creation and assessment of educational content, and presents a traceability-based process flow diagram. Finally, a use case is provided to demonstrate how traceability can be implemented to improve the quality of formative assessments, feedback mechanisms, and learning outcomes.