Post on 25-May-2015
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Facilitate the facilitator
Maarten de Laat, Marian Chamrada & Rupert Wegerif
Networked Learning Conference 2008
Argunaut
• Tool to support moderators
• Synchronous discussions (asynchronous)
• Graphical discussion space using Digalo/Freestyler
• Aim of the project: – moderate more than 1 synchronous
discussion at the same time
Digalo discussion space
Moderators Interface
Facilitate the facilitator
• Awareness indicators– Providing live feedback on student discussions
• Descriptive statistics – number / type of message• Social network analysis – user engagement/group relationships• Deep loop analysis – AI algorithms based on discourse analysis of
pedagogical events• Rule-based alerts• Replay
• Remote control– Providing interaction tools to moderate discussions
• Sending pop-up message to student(s)• Annotate student contributions• Highlight messages• Remote pointer
Awareness indicators
Remote Control
Moderators Interface
Digalo discussion space
Moderators Interface
Digalo discussion space
Moderators Interface
Digalo discussion space
User feedback
• Steep learning curve for moderators to use the system• Students like moderator involvement (though they felt a
bit ‘funny’ in the beginning (big brother))– Especially regarding general guidance
• 10 minutes• Move to the next phase• Use particular discussion shapes• Annotations
• Moderators were a bit late in their comments student discussion had moved on
• Need for space management using grid / clear pedagogical framework to guide student discussions