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Technology-enhanced Learning and Learning Analytics for personalized STEM learning: A scoping review




AuthorsBin Qushem, Umar; Christopoulos, Athanasios; Kaliisa, Rogers; Khalil, Mohammad; Salakoski, Tapio; Laakso, Mikko-Jussi

PublisherElsevier Ltd

Publication year2025

Journal:International Journal of Educational Research

Article number102827

Volume134

ISSN0883-0355

eISSN1873-538X

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2025.102827

Web address https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2025.102827

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/504691770


Abstract

Background

The increasing focus on Personalized STEM Learning (PSL) highlights the need to understand how Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) and Learning Analytics (LA) can be effectively integrated to support adaptive learning. While TEL-LA interventions have shown promise in optimizing learning pathways, an in-depth review is needed to evaluate their technological, pedagogical, and analytical characteristics, as well as their impact and implementation challenges.

Aim and method

The present study constitutes a systematic scoping review of 31 empirical intervention studies published between 2020 and 2024, analyzing recent developments in TEL-LA for PSL. The review examines the key characteristics of these interventions, their impact on learning outcomes, and the challenges in their implementation.

Results

The findings indicate that Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) were the most widely applied technology in K–12 (mathematics), while Virtual Reality (VR) was utilized for immersive educational experiences in Higher Education (engineering). LA techniques, such as regression analysis, exploratory data analysis, and clustering, were crucial in monitoring engagement and providing personalized feedback. Self-regulated learning strategies were frequently embedded in TEL-LA interventions, with studies reporting improvements in student motivation, problem-solving skills, and academic performance.

Conclusions

The present study provides a robust foundation for understanding how TEL-LA for PSL can be effectively implemented to achieve Precision Education (PE), thereby offering evidence-based insights for educators, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to enhance personalized learning experiences in STEM education. It also expands the corpus of knowledge on how TEL-LA interventions are determining the learning outcomes and measuring the learning impact across education contexts.


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This work was supported by EDUCA Flagship project funded by the Research Council of Finland (#358924, #358947).


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