Online Learning Peer Discussion Logs

This dataset provides detailed logs of student participation in online classroom discussion groups, capturing session context, topic engagement, peer ratings, and message-level interactions. It enables in-depth analysis of learning community dynamics, student engagement, and peer feedback patterns, supporting educational research and platform optimization.

  • last updated 20 Aug 2025
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Analyzing student engagement and participation trends in digital classrooms

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 200 rows · all 15 columns
log_idstringgroup_idstringengagement_scorefloatis_facilitatorbooleantopic_titlestringsession_idstringstudent_idstringtopic_idstringparticipation_datetimedatetimemessage_idstringpeer_ratingfloatpeer_rater_idstringreply_to_message_idstringduration_secondsintegermessage_textstring
L0001G10.98truePrinciples of Online LearningS20240610ASTU001T012024-06-10T09:01:15M01014.9STU003blank320Welcome to the discussion on online learning principles. Let's explore key ideas.
L0002G10.88falsePrinciples of Online LearningS20240610ASTU002T012024-06-10T09:04:32M01024.5STU004M0101214I believe flexibility is a key principle. It allows students to learn at their pace.
L0003G10.92falsePrinciples of Online LearningS20240610ASTU003T012024-06-10T09:08:05M01034.7STU005M0102242Interaction with peers and instructors helps deepen understanding.
L0004G10.86falsePrinciples of Online LearningS20240610ASTU004T012024-06-10T09:12:47M01044.4STU006M0103178Motivation is important. Setting goals keeps students focused.
L0005G10.79falsePrinciples of Online LearningS20240610ASTU005T012024-06-10T09:15:19M01054.1STU002M0104141Support from instructors fosters positive learning experiences.
L0006G10.77falsePrinciples of Online LearningS20240610ASTU006T012024-06-10T09:18:08M01063.9STU001M0105135Access to resources online helps bridge learning gaps.
L0007G20.97trueDigital Collaboration SkillsS20240610ASTU007T022024-06-10T09:02:30M02014.8STU009blank360Let's discuss the skills needed for effective digital collaboration.
L0008G20.89falseDigital Collaboration SkillsS20240610ASTU008T022024-06-10T09:05:45M02024.6STU010M0201205Clear communication is crucial for successful online teamwork.

What the 200 rows show

from the 200-row sample
  • 15%is_facilitator = true
  • 0.80median engagement_score
  • 7topics
  • 21sessions
  • 4.1median peer_rating
  • 153median duration_seconds
group_id200 rows by value
0204033G117%30G215%28G314%28G614%27G414%27G514%27G714%
engagement_score200 rows, in bands of 0.1
040802900003460733100.51engagement_score →

Median 0.80, from 0.0 to 1.0.

topic_title200 rows · top 10 of 28 values
  1. Digital Collaboration Tools14
  2. Principles of Online Learning9
  3. Digital Literacy in Education9
  4. Collaborative Learning Strategies8
  5. Online Assessment Methods8
  6. Ethics in Online Learning8
  7. Introduction to Digital Platforms8
  8. Student Engagement Strategies8
  9. Digital Collaboration Skills7
  10. Strategies for Self-Study7
15 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 10
  • integer 1
  • float 2
  • datetime 1
  • boolean 1

Columns

15 columns in four groups
blueprint · 15 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 10 columns
log_idstringUnique identifier for each discussion log entryuniqueL0001
session_idstringUnique identifier for the online classroom sessionS20240610A
student_idstringUnique identifier for the student participating in the discussionSTU001
group_idstringIdentifier for the peer discussion group7 groupsG1
topic_idstringIdentifier for the discussion topic7 topicsT01
topic_titlestringTitle or subject of the discussion topicManaging Study Stress
message_idstringUnique identifier for the student's message or contributionoptionalM0101
message_textstringContent of the student's discussion messageoptionalWelcome to the discussion…
peer_rater_idstringIdentifier for the peer who provided the rating (if applicable)optionalSTU003
reply_to_message_idstringIdentifier of the message this entry is replying to (if applicable)optionalM0101
Numbers 3 columns
engagement_scorefloatQuantitative measure of the student's engagement in the discussion (e.g., calculated by system)0 to 1 · optional0.98
peer_ratingfloatAverage rating given by peers for the student's contribution (e.g., 1-5 scale)1 to 5 · optional4.9
duration_secondsintegerDuration in seconds of the student's active participation in the discussion0 or more · optional320
Dates and times 1 column
participation_datetimedatetimeDate and time when the student participated in the discussion2024-06-10T09:01:15
True or false 1 column
is_facilitatorbooleanIndicates if the student was acting as a group facilitator during the sessionoptionaltrue

Use it for

  • is facilitator15%30 of 200 rowsmean engagement score…0.77G10.70G20.71G30.68G6

    An education dashboard

    The is_facilitator rate, engagement_score by group_id and a breakdown of topic_title. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do 30 of 200 rows have is_facilitator = true?

    A class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. Everyone works from the same 200 rows.

  • A software demo

    Believable logs with session_id, student_id and group_id to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Rules it was built with
  • Discussion topic and timestamp
  • Anonymize student IDs
  • Flag high-engagement topics
  • Record peer rating events
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