The Impact of Virtual Exchange on College Students in the US and China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5935322 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hongmei Zhang (0000-0001-6882-1380, Georgia State University), Jian Wu (0000-0002-2297-3335), Jian‐lin Wu (0000-0002-3875-185X, Southwest Jiaotong University), Yanju Li (0000-0002-0540-6291, Georgia State University), Chad Marchong (Georgia State University), David Cotter (0000-0003-4308-0648), David G Cotter (0000-0002-6046-8452, Georgia State University), Xian‐li Zhou (0000-0002-1690-0578, Southwest Jiaotong University), Xinhe Huang (0000-0003-4190-0737, Southwest Jiaotong University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 281 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2076-0760 • E-ISSN: 2076-0760 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/socsci14050281 |
| OpenAlex | W4410004891 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 32 |
Virtual Exchange (VE) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional physical exchange, experiencing exponential growth in recent years to enhance students' learning outcomes. However, the ways in which VE can effectively and mutually benefit diverse student populations remain unclear. This study introduces a specifically designed VE project utilizing the "Zoom-Sandwiched Cross-Chapter Concept Map" model and investigates its impact on college students enrolled in an introductory-level course in the US and China. The ten-week VE project incorporated both academic and cultural components. While our previous publication focused on the academic component and its benefits on student academic performance, this article emphasizes the cultural component and the integrated nature of the project. Our results demonstrated the effectiveness of this project in promoting students' career readiness competencies, particularly teamwork and communication skills. Additionally, our comparative data highlighted how this project significantly improved the behavioral dimension of Intercultural Communication Competence (ICC) and influenced career & self-development for Chinese students while fostered leadership skills among US students. The VE project presented in this article provides valuable guidance for integrating VE into curricula across various disciplines, helping to shape future VE initiatives globally
China · Mathematics education · Political science · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |