The Development of Online Course via Virtual Role-Based Dialogue: The Case of Analytical Chemistry Experiment
LI Li-Ping1**, LU Xiao-Dong2, SU Xiao-Qian1, ZHAO Fang-Qi3
1. Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China;
2. Graduate School of Education/Institute of Economics of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China;
3. College of Teacher Education, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100037, China
Abstract In order to combat shallow learning in online study,virtual role-based dialogue was innovatively applied for the construction of online course materials in this research. Taking the case of analytical chemistry experiment as an example, the development of the online course materials, the design of different dialogue types and the qualitive evaluation based on sample interview were presented. According to this research, the online course with virtual role-based dialogue can notably improve positive emotional factors, help to attract learners' interests, maintain their attention and decompose their cognitive load. The sense of immersion and cognitive conflict can induce deep learning process of “conflict-reflection-construction” and thus strengthen higher-order thinking skills of the learners. It is also found that beginners showed a significant preference for online course resources with virtual role-based dialogue, which reveals its value in the application in introductory courses and flip classes. The above conclusions were further verified in its preliminary application via a questionnaire. In addition, more challenging dialogues between students and teachers should be developed, for the inspiration of innovative thinking and creativity in the further improvement of the online course.
LI Li-Ping, LU Xiao-Dong, SU Xiao-Qian, ZHAO Fang-Qi. The Development of Online Course via Virtual Role-Based Dialogue: The Case of Analytical Chemistry Experiment[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 2020, 41(16): 80-86.