Optimizing Learning Performance through AI-Enhanced Discussion Forums

Abstract

As online learning evolves rapidly and discussion forums become increasingly important in educational environments, this study analyzes the impact of participation in discussion forums on the learning performance of future computer science teachers. Data were collected to assess their level of engagement and academic outcomes. The methodology included the use of natural language processing techniques, such as the Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) model, and Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) to analyze the emotional state and relevance of their contributions. Preliminary results indicate a positive correlation between active participation and their learning performance. Additionally, this study makes a significant contribution by analyzing the correlation between various participation factors and learner performance. These findings highlight the importance of discussion forums as interactive educational tools to enhance learning and promote learner engagement. Important implications are also presented in relation to the obtained results.