An exploratory study: using Danmaku in online video-based lectures

  • Xi Lin
  • , Mingyu Huang
  • , Leslie Cordie

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Abstract

This exploratory study investigated the use of Danmaku in video-based lectures as a method to enhance learners’ interactions and course engagement in online instruction. Visually, Danmaku is real-time, horizontal, text-based display of commentary that uses subtitles in a manner widely employed in Animation, Comic, and Game (ACG) videos in Asian countries. To assess the potential value of Danmaku for online instruction and learner interaction, this study employed an inductive content analysis using Danmaku from 934 online lecture videos. Data were collected from Bilibili.tv, a video-sharing website based in China. This study concluded that Danmaku could function as an effective way to enhance learners’ interaction, increase course engagement, and improve learning experiences while participating in online video-based lectures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)273-286
Number of pages14
JournalEducational Media International
Volume55
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Jul 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • course engagement
  • Danmaku
  • learner interaction
  • online learning
  • video-based lectures

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