2014/11/09 by Matti Nelimarkka, Kai Kuikkaniemi, Giulio Jacucci · 9 citations
Computer Science · Mathematics · Medicine · Psychology · Social Sciences · #Anonymity #Artificial intelligence #Class (philosophy) #Computer science #Computer security #Digital Communication and Language #Field (mathematics) #Impact of Technology on Adolescents #Mathematics #Mathematics education #Medicine #Multimedia #Presentation (obstetrics) #Primary education #Psychology #Social Media and Politics
paper · doi:10.1145/2660398.2660399
openalex publication_date 2014/11/09 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
Backchannels are tools that allow participants to discuss during a performance, such as lecture or presentation, without interrupting it. They are used in higher education and conferences to facilitate audience participation. This study examines backchannels in a Finnish primary school with a class of 12-13-year-old pupils. Backchannels can allow anonymous participation and this feature has been found practical in higher education. In this study, we observed that primary school pupils posted relevant messages at the same level as reported prior studies conducted in higher education. The pupils also appreciated the anonymity as it provided additional safety for self-expression.