A Semantic Embedding Approach for Peer-to-Peer Skill Exchange Networks

Abstract

Acquiring new skills has been a issue for many students which we attribute to high costs associated with educators and also to few opportunities for practical teaching. In a traditional model which is lecture based we see little to no interaction from the student, which in turn produces a very passive learning environment. Also we see inactivity, a lack of interaction and low motivation from this approach. To fix this we put forth the idea of a peer to peer skill exchange system. In order to maintain participants long-term engagement, elements of gamification such as leaderboards, rankings, and rewards are included. The platform also encourages users to gain personal attributes such as confidence, effective communication, and collaborative participation in addition to technical skills development. Overall, the methodology leads to enhanced interactivity in the learning process and moves away from the traditional paradigms of learning, providing empowerment in the development of skills more than a personal gain.