Reasons that Affect the Interaction Among Students in Virtual Learning Environment

Abstract

With the development of the technology, virtual learning environments are seeing wider application in college education. The research goal of this paper is mainly to explore the influence of the interaction between students and students in the virtual learning environment, and to improve students’ academic performance. The paper takes the online course of Canvas platform set by international college of China Agricultural University as an example, summarizes the interactive function of Canvas platform from the perspective of students and teachers, and conducts a questionnaire survey on students. Through analysis, the authors find that both teachers and students believe that the interaction in the virtual learning environment can improve students’ academic performance. And the gender and the major are key factors.