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ERIC Number: EJ1437571
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Jul
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1176-3647
EISSN: EISSN-1436-4522
Interactive Learning with WeChat's Rain Classroom in a Blended Setting: The Influence of Three Types of Interactions on Learning Performance
Benazir Quadir; Jie Chi Yang
Educational Technology & Society, v27 n3 p147-164 2024
Many advanced learning tools have been recently developed; however, demand for interactive environments that can enhance learning performance in a blended setting is growing. This study designed an interactive approach by integrating a learning tool, interactive sessions, and a variety of interaction types, and the effects of the types of interactions on learning performance were evaluated. Specifically, the WeChat-based app Rain Classroom was used to enhance learning. Rain Classroom has learner-learner, learner-teacher, and learner-content interaction sessions before, during, and after class; the method was denoted the Rain Classroom interactive approach. Analysis of covariance results revealed that the experimental group using Rain Classroom significantly outperformed the control group participating in conventional learning. A Pearson correlation analysis was conducted on Rain Classroom system log data, and learner interaction features, namely self-practice tests, Danmu discussion, and the instant response system (IRS), were positively related with learning performance; however, attendance was unrelated. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine which Rain Classroom interaction types predict learning performance; all interaction types predicted learning performance, but learner-content interactions had the greatest effect. Teachers could refer to the proposed Rain Classroom-based interactive approach when developing methods to improve student learning performance in a digital interactive environment.
International Forum of Educational Technology & Society. Available from: National Yunlin University of Science and Technology. No. 123, Section 3, Daxue Road, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Taiwan 64002. e-mail: journal.ets@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.j-ets.net/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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