A Novel Approach for an Autonomous discussion forum facilitator in an asynchronous learning environment

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Session Description

This paper provides evidence that an autonomous discussion forum facilitator (AD Bot) framework using natural language processing and fuzzy logic can enhance student engagement in online discussion forums. This includes student to student and student to instructor engagement as well as increasing knowledge attainment of subject matters discussed, where students receive timely feedback to their discussion post and exposure to relevant supplemental content.

Presenter(s)

Kyle Morton
Professor
Parker University

Dr. Kyle Morton earned his Doctorate of Computer Science from Colorado Technical University. He holds a Masters of Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, USA, and a Bachelors of Computer Science from Samford University, Birmingham, USA. Dr. Morton’s research interest includes big data analytics, natural language processing, artificial intelligence, fuzzy systems, educational technology, and affective computing.

His current occupation is as a Software Engineer and Professor at Parker University in Dallas, Texas. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Marilyn Carroll
Strayer University

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