This book presents the innovative work done by a group of researchers focusing on classroom-based innovations to enable sustained knowledge building among students. Their research focuses particularly on research and innovations implemented in Sino cultural and educational contexts. Specifically, this book comprises the following central research topics: socio-cognitive dynamics of knowledge building, technological innovations and classroom innovations in cultural contexts. The authors' extensive research makes a unique contribution to the field by integrating multiple disciplinary angles and analyses, as well as bridging research efforts in China with advances made in the global research community.