TY - JOUR
T1 - Educational technologies and elementary level education – A bibliometric review of scopus indexed journal articles
AU - Boateng, Sheena Lovia
AU - Penu, Obed Kwame Adzaku
AU - Boateng, Richard
AU - Budu, Joseph
AU - Marfo, John Serbe
AU - Asamoah, Pasty
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Authors
PY - 2024/4/15
Y1 - 2024/4/15
N2 - This bibliometric study critically analyses 293 journal articles from the Scopus database, charting the trajectory of educational technology in primary and elementary education from 1986 to 2023. While limited to practical applications within primary or elementary contexts and excluding various scholarly work forms, the research unveils crucial insights. A significant uptick in publications during 2008–2016 and 2018–2023 highlights the growing importance and incorporation of digital technologies in early education. The analysis identifies recurrent themes like teacher education, game-based learning, and collaborative learning, pointing towards future research directions. The study also notes underexplored areas, including technology's role in specific subjects, ethical student engagement, gender and disability dynamics, and contributions from African contexts. It advocates for increased international collaboration, with a focus on partnerships with predominant Chinese institutions. Despite its limitations, this paper is foundational for future research, offering a roadmap for a nuanced understanding of technology's impact on young learners' educational experiences and outcomes globally.
AB - This bibliometric study critically analyses 293 journal articles from the Scopus database, charting the trajectory of educational technology in primary and elementary education from 1986 to 2023. While limited to practical applications within primary or elementary contexts and excluding various scholarly work forms, the research unveils crucial insights. A significant uptick in publications during 2008–2016 and 2018–2023 highlights the growing importance and incorporation of digital technologies in early education. The analysis identifies recurrent themes like teacher education, game-based learning, and collaborative learning, pointing towards future research directions. The study also notes underexplored areas, including technology's role in specific subjects, ethical student engagement, gender and disability dynamics, and contributions from African contexts. It advocates for increased international collaboration, with a focus on partnerships with predominant Chinese institutions. Despite its limitations, this paper is foundational for future research, offering a roadmap for a nuanced understanding of technology's impact on young learners' educational experiences and outcomes globally.
KW - Bibliometric analysis
KW - Educational technologies
KW - Keyword analysis
KW - Scientific collaboration
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85189533777&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28101
DO - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28101
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85189533777
SN - 2405-8440
VL - 10
JO - Heliyon
JF - Heliyon
IS - 7
M1 - e28101
ER -