Systematic review of empirical research on technology-enhanced distance laboratory education after the COVID-19 pandemic

This study conceptualized Technology-Enhanced Distance Laboratory (TEDL) as a subset of Non-Traditional Laboratory (NTL) to best describe global STEM education practices after the COVID-19 pandemic. We systematically gathered and examined 141 empirical TEDL studies reported from March 2020 to August...

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Main Authors: Gyeong-Geon Lee, Wonhyeong Jang
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Published: International Forum of Educational Technology & Society 2024-10-01
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description This study conceptualized Technology-Enhanced Distance Laboratory (TEDL) as a subset of Non-Traditional Laboratory (NTL) to best describe global STEM education practices after the COVID-19 pandemic. We systematically gathered and examined 141 empirical TEDL studies reported from March 2020 to August 2022. Most studies were contextually rooted in higher education, with a frequent focus on subjects such as Chemistry, Medical/Veterinary/Pharmacy/Nursing, and Electrical/Computer Engineering. The studies predominantly employed technologies such as video, simulations, web/apps, remote control, and virtual reality. Temporally, the majority of the studies utilized media responsive to student manipulation, with participant interaction predominantly synchronous. Spatially, most studies facilitated home-based learning. Data collection in most studies was quantitative, employing survey/questionnaire and/or quiz/exam. As a consequence of TEDL implementation after the COVID-19, many studies posited it positively impacted student learning. However, only about a half of the studies scrutinized the effectiveness of TEDL against comparison group(s). Moreover, the measured learning outcomes tended to favor student “perceptions” and “knowledge & understanding.” This review provides valuable insights into empirical TEDL studies and proposes future research topics that contribute to the evolution of post-COVID-19 STEM laboratory education research and practice.
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spelling doaj-art-c2bde7b72dd74396ae9edc8cae2f4fd22025-08-20T02:11:30ZengInternational Forum of Educational Technology & SocietyEducational Technology & Society1176-36471436-45222024-10-01274109135https://doi.org/10.30191/ETS.202410_27(4).RP07Systematic review of empirical research on technology-enhanced distance laboratory education after the COVID-19 pandemicGyeong-Geon Lee0Wonhyeong Jang1AI4STEM Center, University of Georgia, United States // National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeDepartment of Chemistry Education, Seoul National University, Republic of KoreaThis study conceptualized Technology-Enhanced Distance Laboratory (TEDL) as a subset of Non-Traditional Laboratory (NTL) to best describe global STEM education practices after the COVID-19 pandemic. We systematically gathered and examined 141 empirical TEDL studies reported from March 2020 to August 2022. Most studies were contextually rooted in higher education, with a frequent focus on subjects such as Chemistry, Medical/Veterinary/Pharmacy/Nursing, and Electrical/Computer Engineering. The studies predominantly employed technologies such as video, simulations, web/apps, remote control, and virtual reality. Temporally, the majority of the studies utilized media responsive to student manipulation, with participant interaction predominantly synchronous. Spatially, most studies facilitated home-based learning. Data collection in most studies was quantitative, employing survey/questionnaire and/or quiz/exam. As a consequence of TEDL implementation after the COVID-19, many studies posited it positively impacted student learning. However, only about a half of the studies scrutinized the effectiveness of TEDL against comparison group(s). Moreover, the measured learning outcomes tended to favor student “perceptions” and “knowledge & understanding.” This review provides valuable insights into empirical TEDL studies and proposes future research topics that contribute to the evolution of post-COVID-19 STEM laboratory education research and practice.https://www.j-ets.net/collection/published-issues/27_4#h.dh5sapmm25c4laboratory educationdistance educationonline educationtechnology-enhanced learningsystematic reviewcovid-19
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laboratory education
distance education
online education
technology-enhanced learning
systematic review
covid-19
title Systematic review of empirical research on technology-enhanced distance laboratory education after the COVID-19 pandemic
title_full Systematic review of empirical research on technology-enhanced distance laboratory education after the COVID-19 pandemic
title_fullStr Systematic review of empirical research on technology-enhanced distance laboratory education after the COVID-19 pandemic
title_full_unstemmed Systematic review of empirical research on technology-enhanced distance laboratory education after the COVID-19 pandemic
title_short Systematic review of empirical research on technology-enhanced distance laboratory education after the COVID-19 pandemic
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topic laboratory education
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technology-enhanced learning
systematic review
covid-19
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