Trends, Themes, and Innovations in Technology-Enhanced Learning
A Comprehensive Bibliometric Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22007178 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xiu-Yi Wu (0009-0005-5012-9966, Shenzhen University, corresponding author), Jiabin Chen (0000-0002-4790-5873, Shenzhen University), Jia-Bin Chen (Shenzhen University of Information Technology, China) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440251385845 |
| OpenAlex | W4416135028 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 67 |
The rapid advancement of digital technologies has transformed educational practices, driving substantial research into technology-enhanced learning (TEL). This study presents a bibliometric analysis of 1,826 articles published between 2000 and 2023 in the Web of Science database, using VOSviewer and the bibliometrix R-package to explore the field’s structural evolution and key trends. Results indicate significant growth in TEL research after 2007, with the USA emerging as a leading contributor in terms of scientific output and influence. The analysis highlights four major thematic areas and reveals emergent global trends, including the increasing focus on artificial intelligence, augmented reality, gamification, technology-enhanced language learning, and educational responses to COVID-19. Post-2020, the field has shifted toward user-centered themes, integration of advanced technologies like virtual reality and social networks, and STEM education. Notably, technology-enhanced language learning has seen substantial momentum from 2020 to 2023. This study underscores a prevailing emphasis on integrating technology with educational practices, while psychology-based perspectives remain underexplored. The findings offer valuable insights into current and future research directions, serving as a resource for scholars and practitioners in this dynamic field
Educational research · Emerging technologies · Social media · Societal impact of nanotechnology · Thematic analysis · E-Learning and COVID-19 · Educational Leadership and Innovation · Technology-Enhanced Education Studies
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |