Development and Practice of Design Guidelines for e-Learning Materials in Blended Learning for Chinese as a Second Foreign Language

Abstract

The current authors previously proposed and utilized a 3-phase learning process that included a web-based review to facilitate effective blended learning of Chinese as a second foreign language. The authors have also focused on motivation fostered by e-learning materials as a way to increase the desire to learn. The current study develops guidelines for the design of motivational e-learning materials in Blended Learning based on the ARCS model. An experiment was conducted using the e-learning materials and a survey was also conducted regarding the developed motivational design guidelines that they were based on. The survey results indicated that the learners evaluated the e-learning materials positively, thus the guidelines have feasibility for implementation.