Abstract
With the increasing use of online teaching in schools, asynchronous online discussion (AOD) is becoming a common tool to facilitate interactions in online courses. However, very few studies explored using AOD in the context of Chinese language learning, including learning Chinese as a heritage language. To fill the gap, this article delineates the implementation and implications of AOD in an online Chinese heritage language course. A social learning platform named Yellowdig was adopted to conduct AOD, with two primary goals: community building and resource sharing. Students’ reflections and feedback confirmed its social and educational benefits and indicated the promising utilization of AOD in other Chinese language courses of both in-person and online modes.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 82-102 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Journal of Technology and Chinese Language Teaching |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jun 2024 |
Keywords
- Asynchronous online discussion
- Chinese heritage language courses
- social learning platforms
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Language and Linguistics
- Linguistics and Language
- Computer Science Applications