Methical Jane
Perspectives on an Undisclosed Virtual Student
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12449356 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lynette Nagel (0000-0003-3155-2871, corresponding author), Seugnet Blignaut (0000-0001-8891-7531, North-West University), Johannes Cronjé (0000-0002-9838-4609, Cape Peninsula University of Technology) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1346-1368 |
| Publication date | 2007-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1083-6101 • E-ISSN: 1083-6101 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1083-6101.2007.00376.x |
| OpenAlex | W1988518110 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 21 |
We examined the ethical implications of a mythical online student with a carefully concealed real identity who took part in an online post-graduate course. The mythical online student took part in all student activities and provided co-students with cognitive and technical support as a covert second facilitator; consequently, students found scaffolding unobtrusive and integrated the unknown virtual student into the learning community. We explored the ethical implication of undisclosed identity and analyzed Students’ reaction to the disclosure of the mythical student after the course. The study confirmed our success in creating a convincing virtual student, but this success precipitated some shock, disbelief, and dismay. Most students accepted the presence of a virtual student, but some felt betrayed because her real identity was hidden. Recommendations for implementing such a virtual tool ethically are advanced, along with suggestions for teaching situations that may benefit from its use
Aesthetics · Art · Consciousness · Covert · Facilitator · Identity (music · Pedagogy · Student teacher · Teacher education · Communication in Education and Healthcare · Ethics in Business and Education · Online and Blended Learning · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2011 - 2013 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |