A Scoping Review of the Rain Classroom: An intelligent pedagogical tool for nursing education

Qin Xu; Linxia Xu; Hasni Embong; Rusnani Ab Latif; Yoyok Bekti Prasetyo

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7493

Authors

Qin Xu School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia; Department of General Surgery (Gastrointestinal Surgery), The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China,
Linxia Xu Department of General Surgery (Gastrointestinal Surgery), The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China,
Hasni Embong School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Rusnani Ab Latif School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Yoyok Bekti Prasetyo University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7493

Keywords:

Rain Classroom, nursing education, technology-enhanced learning, scoping review

Abstract

This scoping review explores the use of Rain Classroom, an interactive platform integrated with WeChat, within nursing education by analyzing its uses, benefits, and challenges. Out of 1,726 studies screened between 2016 and 2025, 27 empirical studies highlighted key strengths such as increased interactivity, real-time feedback, and adaptability. Nonetheless, notable obstacles persist, including technological demands on faculty, challenges with student self-discipline, and infrastructure limitations. While Rain Classroom presents significant potential, its effective implementation requires addressing both technical and educational hurdles, indicating a need for further research into its long-term effects and best practices for integration.

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