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Eryilmaz, Evren; Thoms, Brian; Ahmed, Zafor; Lee, Kuo-Hao – Education and Information Technologies, 2021
As asynchronous online discussions gain a broader usage due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the need for understanding of students' ideas from unstructured textual data becomes more pressing. In this experimental study, we examine the effects of recommendations on message quality and community formation from voluminous online discussions. Drawing on…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning, Learning Analytics
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Xi Lin; Ken Luterbach; Kristen H. Gregory; Sarah E. Sconyers – Online Learning, 2024
This study explored the impact of integrating ChatGPT into asynchronous online discussions. The analysis encompassed students' log data from Canvas and their perspectives on using ChatGPT. Results revealed a significant enhancement in overall discussion participation when ChatGPT is encouraged, emphasizing its potential as a catalyst for…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Teaching Methods, Computer Mediated Communication
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Sha, Lele; Rakovic, Mladen; Li, Yuheng; Whitelock-Wainwright, Alexander; Carroll, David; Gaševic, Dragan; Chen, Guanliang – International Educational Data Mining Society, 2021
Classifying educational forum posts is a longstanding task in the research of Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining. Though this task has been tackled by applying both traditional Machine Learning (ML) approaches (e.g., Logistics Regression and Random Forest) and up-to-date Deep Learning (DL) approaches, there lacks a systematic…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Mediated Communication, Learning Analytics, Data Analysis
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Jaeho Jeon – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2024
Professionals within the field of language learning have predicted that chatbots would provide new opportunities for the teaching and learning of language. Despite the assumed benefits of utilizing chatbots in language classrooms, such as providing interactional chances or helping to create an anxiety-free atmosphere, little is known about…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Artificial Intelligence, Learning Analytics, Computer Software
Chenglu Li; Wanli Xing; Walter Leite – Grantee Submission, 2022
A discussion forum is a valuable tool to support student learning in online contexts. However, interactions in online discussion forums are sparse, leading to other issues such as low engagement and dropping out. Recent educational studies have examined the affordances of conversational agents (CA) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to…
Descriptors: Social Responsibility, Computer Mediated Communication, Group Discussion, Artificial Intelligence
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Farrow, Elaine; Moore, Johanna D.; Gaševic, Dragan – Journal of Learning Analytics, 2022
By participating in asynchronous course discussion forums, students can work together to refine their ideas and construct knowledge collaboratively. Typically, some messages simply repeat or paraphrase course content, while others bring in new material, demonstrate reasoning, integrate concepts, and develop solutions. Through the messages they…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Group Discussion, Learning Analytics