Table 2.

The functions of the digital microscopy interactive system.

Function	Instructors’ terminal	Students’ terminal
Microimage	View images observed by all student-terminal microscopes in real time.	View live images observed under the microscope on its mobile app.
Macroimage	View videos recorded by all student-terminal mobile phones.	Record the experimental process with a mobile phone camera.
Demonstration	Use the instructor-terminal microscope to demonstrate proper operation in either forced or unforced mode.	Continue to use the microscope, while students who have difficulties can refer to the instructor’s demonstration.
Interaction	Deliver the protocol and requirements of this experiment. Instruct students through their real-time microscope images.	Upload the result images of this experiment as required. Ask questions by text or voice in their mobile app.