Design Research on Learner Participation Feedback Within Peer-Moderated Asynchronous Online Discussions

• In Event: Design Research: Using Data Analytics to Advance Design Knowledge

Abstract

Working to increase low student participation in asynchronous online discussions, this design research project presents two interventions drawing from self/co-regulation and feedback literature: 1) extended peer moderation periods and 2) multimodal participation feedback. With guidance and feedback, active moderators may monitor and facilitate discussions more effectively. To track assigned peer moderators’ participation and to generate graphic, tabulated, and textual feedback, we used a computational model using social analytics. Results show not all moderators accepted their roles, but those who did showed high participation levels. Students found the multimodal participation feedback useful for monitoring their participation. We offer generalized design guidelines for peer moderation and multimodal feedback.

Authors

• Cassandra J. Gaul, Georgia State University

• Min Kyu Kim, Georgia State University