Project-based Learning with Mattermost in Higher Education

Abstract

This paper explores the use of Mattermost platform in project-based learning, examining how both teachers and students can use it and benefit from it. The aim of this research is to display implementation and setting up the platform and development of an application used to extract system and usage data that will be analyzed by professors. Mattermost is a proven tool for promoting effective communication and collaboration in project-based learning activities by improving students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Despite the potential benefits of the platform, currently there are no available analytics tools for the open-source version of Mattermost. The conclusion of this paper is that it is required to develop custom application that requires ETL procedures for data preparation before analysis can be conducted and certain actions based on it taken.