Group Interaction Prompted by a Simple Assessed Open Learner Model that can be Optionally Released to Peers
Susan Bull, Mark Britland · 2007
Abstract. This paper describes a study of a simple open learner model that can be optionally released to peers in named or anonymous form, to facilitate collaborative and competitive learning in a situation where the learner model contents contributed to students ' assessment. Results suggest that, under the right conditions, students may start working sooner; discussion amongst students can be increased; many will find the individual learner models of others useful; and most will open their model to other users even if they do not find peer models helpful themselves- thus ensuring the availability of peer models for those who wish to use them. We consider the extent to which these findings may be transferable to other settings. 1