Three decades of international studies on computers and education: a scoping review of the literature
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study provides a scoping review of the use of international large-scale assessments (ILSAs) focused on information and communication technology (ICT) within academic research. We analyzed 114 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 1991 and November 2025, providing bibliographic information on their distribution across time, journals and regions. We offer an overview of research across four study types: scale evaluation, descriptive, effectiveness, and case studies. Our findings show that ICT-focused ILSAs have been less frequently used than other assessments. Articles are predominantly published in journals specializing in ICT in education, with research concentrated in certain regions and educational systems. We observe a shift in publication types and topics, from descriptive studies of ICT inputs and use cases to more nuanced effectiveness analyses exploring a broad range of outcomes and factors. By mapping and analyzing these patterns, this study offers a valuable reference for future research on ICT in education.
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7154458583