Empirical Study on Rain Classroom: A Tool for Blended Learning in Higher Education

摘要

An interactive learning tool named Rain Classroom was developed to facilitate teachers better implement blended learning and enhance communication between teachers and students. The paper presents its design principles, system architecture, and applications. An empirical study of 130 participants was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the tool. Positive results are shown both in students' learning performances and attitudes toward Rain Classroom.