A Systematic Literature Review of Synchronous Classroom in 2011-2021

Abstract

Synchronous classrooms use video conferencing systems to connect students in physical classrooms and online classrooms to the same class. With the development of Internet technology, the research and application of synchronous classroom has developed rapidly since 2010. The study retrieved and screened 59 sample literatures from Chinese and English electronic databases, and conducted a systematic literature review. The study found: (1) From the perspective of research topics, the research on synchronous classroom mainly focuses on theoretical research, teaching mode, teaching strategy, classroom interaction design, support of environmental technology, teaching effect, synchronous classroom Intercultural learning in classroom support, teacher professional development, teaching and learning experiences, and more. (2) From the perspective of application effects, the implementation of synchronous classrooms has a good effect on improving students’ academic performance, promoting teachers’ professional development, promoting school informatization construction, and sharing regional high-quality educational resources. (3) From the perspective of hindering factors, remote students have low classroom participation; teacher and assistant’s information teaching capabilities need to be improved; school technical environment support is not yet perfect; education administrators lack multidisciplinary collaboration and organizational management capabilities.