Interaction analysis in asynchronous discussions: Lessons learned on the learners' perspective, using the DIAS system

Abstract

DIAS is an Asynchronous Discussion Forum Software, developed in order to offer extended monitoring and interaction analysis support, by providing a wide range of Interaction Analysis (IA) indicators jointly used in various situations, to all possible users (individual students, groups, teachers/moderators, researchers/observers), appropriate for their various roles in different activities. In this paper we present a brief overview of the research and results regarding the students as IA tool users, deriving from four conducted studies, in educational contexts.