Authors:
Tenshi Hara
1
;
Anne Schumacher
1
;
Karina Hara
2
;
Iris Braun
1
;
Felix Kapp
1
and
Alexander Schill
1
Affiliations:
1
Technische Universität Dresden, Germany
;
2
Blue Pumpkin LLC, United States
Keyword(s):
Self-regulated Learning, Discussion Systems, Forums, Anonymity, De-anonymisation.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Computer-Supported Education
;
e-Learning
;
e-Learning Platforms
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Instructional Design
;
Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
;
Simulation and Modeling
;
Simulation Tools and Platforms
;
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
Abstract:
Discussion systems are a valuable asset in attaining self-regulated learning. Beyond the limitations of on-campus
classroom settings, they enable internal feedback, peer feedback as well as external feedback. A
motivating factor to continued and frequent utilisation of such systems is anonymity. However, anonymity is
a double-edged sword. On one side, it provides strong incentives to use discussion systems, on the other side
it invites destructive behaviour such as trolling. Furthermore, strong students are discouraged from continued
utilisation if they cannot attribute their contribution to themselves. We propose an initially anonymous
discussion system, which enables retroactive de-anonymisation on multiple levels, namely with respect to the
identity degree as well as the attribution dimension.