@conference {, title = {Mapping Augmented Reality Tools for Digital Learning in STEM Education: A Scoping Review of English, Spanish, and German Products}, booktitle = {Engage, Adapt, Include. Proceedings of the Innovating Higher Education Conference 2025}, year = {2025}, pages = {226-245}, publisher = {Zenodo}, organization = {Zenodo}, address = {Hagen}, abstract = {

The integration of Augmented Reality (AR) into digital learning holds considerable significant promise for enhancing learner engagement, particularly in STEM disciplines (Science, Tech- nology, Engineering, and Mathematics). AR applications provide immersive and interactive learning experiences that can actively stimulate students\&$\#$39; curiosity and foster deeper un- derstanding, making them promising tools for rethinking engagement in higher education. However, effectively leveraging AR for remote learning environments remains challenging, especially across diverse linguistic and educational contexts. This scoping review system- atically identifies and maps available AR tools aimed at supporting digital learning in STEM fields, accessible in English, Spanish, or German, between 2019 and 2025. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a structured search was conducted across digital distribution platforms (Apple App Store, Google Play Store). Inclusion criteria targeted AR applications with a clear educational focus on STEM, available in at least one of the three specified languages, and compatible with mobile devices. The search strategy employed natural language search terms tailored to Spanish, English, and German, reflecting the absence of Boolean operators in mainstream mobile app distribution platforms. The app titles and descriptions were manually screened to ensure their relevance. Data extraction captured core attributes, including educational level, device compatibility, cost model, language availability, and the geographical origin of the developers. The scoping review is expected to provide insights into the current landscape of AR tools for STEM digital learning. By identifying strengths and gaps in existing offerings, the study will inform educators, developers, and policymakers on how to better harness AR technologies to
promote engagement, adapt teaching to diverse needs, and foster inclusive learning environments.
Particular attention will be given to the accessibility of AR tools across different educational levels and linguistic groups, supporting the broader goal of rethinking higher education through engagement, adaptation, and inclusion.

}, keywords = {Augmented Reality, Digital Learning, Educational Tech- nology, Higher education, Scoping Review, STEM Education}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17813119}, author = {Delsa Cufuna and Miriam Mulders and Michael Kerres} } @article {, title = {Trends and Gaps in Empirical Research on Open Educational Resources (OER): A Systematic Mapping of the Literature from 2015 to 2019}, journal = {Contemporary Educational Technology}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {325}, abstract = {

For almost 20 years, Open Educational Resources (OER) are an integral part of the debate about the digitisation of education. However, the empirical landscape of OER research is vivid and largely obscure.
This article reviews the state of international empirical research on OER to reveal trends and gaps and, in this manner, identify possible desiderata for further research. We use a systematic mapping approach to examine the empirical English-speaking research landscape from 2015 to 2019. The results reveal that research primarily concentrates on the higher education sector, while only a few studies are available for the school and other educational sectors. In terms of research methodologies, quantitative approaches
are prevalent, with most of them being survey-based. The main research interests of the empirical studies lie in the perception of OER and the barriers to their use in educational practices. Open textbooks as a form of OER and their comparative cost advantages or qualitative comparability with traditional
educational material constitute an emerging research field that is almost exclusively located in the U.S.
Research gaps exist regarding the usability and user-friendliness of OER repositories. Addressing these gaps could support the numerous initiatives in different countries to establish and equip repositories.
Additional gaps for empirical research were identified regarding the effects of the use of OER on pedagogical approaches and established educational practices.

}, keywords = {Educational technology, Higher education, OER, review, Systematic Mapping}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/11145}, url = {https://www.cedtech.net/download/trends-and-gaps-in-empirical-research-on-open-educational-resources-oer-a-systematic-mapping-of-the-11145.pdf}, author = {Otto, Daniel and Schr{\"o}der, Nadine and Diekmann, Daniel and Pia C. Sander} } @article {12669, title = {Grosse Erwartungen: Die Rolle von Einstellungen bei der Nutzung und Verbreitung von Open Educational Resources}, journal = {MedienP{\"a}dagogik: Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Theorie und Praxis der Medienbildung}, year = {2020}, abstract = {

Open Educational Resources (OER) sind ein prominenter Gegenstand der Bildungsdiskussion. OER wird das Potenzial zugeschrieben, die Entwicklung partizipativer und kollaborativer Lernszenarien zu erm\öglichen und auf einer grundlegenderen Ebene offene Bildung und Bildungsgerechtigkeit zu f\ördern und zu unterst\ützen. Dennoch ist die Verbreitung von OER in der Bildung bisher eher episodisch denn systematisch. Der Beitrag versucht auf Basis der Einstellungsforschung eine empirische Ann\äherung an die Rolle von Einstellung bei der Nutzung und Verbreitung von OER. Auf Grundlage eines umfragebasierten explorativen Ansatzes wurde versucht, die determinierenden Einstellungskomponenten bildungsbereichs\übergreifend abzubilden. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Einstellungen nicht das zentrale Hindernis f\ür die Nutzung von OER sind, sondern die mangelnde Verbreitung. Bez\üglich der Verbreitung l\ässt sich konstatieren, dass sowohl Intention als auch Verhalten nur innerhalb einer breiteren OER-Gemeinschaft existieren, die allerdings starke Emotionen und \Überzeugungen mit den Kernideen und Mehrwerten von OER verbindet. Diesem Argument folgend ist der h\äufig geforderte Abbau struktureller Barrieren ein notwendiger, aber keineswegs hinreichender Grund, um die Nutzung und Verbreitung von OER zu erh\öhen. Es ist zu empfehlen, OER nicht als ein normatives Element einer Openness-Bewegung zu konzipieren, sondern als eine (Teil-)Antwort auf die Herausforderung des Lehrens und Lernens in der digitalen Welt zu begreifen und zu f\ördern.

}, keywords = {Educational technology, Higher education, OER}, doi = {10.21240/mpaed/00/2020.02.26.X}, url = {https://www.medienpaed.com/article/view/843}, author = {Otto, Daniel} } @article {12575, title = {Mapping research in student engagement and educational technology in higher education: a systematic evidence map.}, journal = {International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education}, volume = {17}, year = {2020}, abstract = {

Digital technology has become a central aspect of higher education, inherently affecting all aspects of the student experience. It has also been linked to an increase in behavioural, affective and cognitive student engagement, the facilitation of which is a central concern of educators. In order to delineate the complex nexus of technology and student engagement, this article systematically maps research from 243 studies published between 2007 and 2016. Research within the corpus was predominantly undertaken within the United States and the United Kingdom, with only limited research undertaken in the Global South, and largely focused on the fields of Arts \& Humanities, Education, and Natural Sciences, Mathematics \& Statistics. Studies most often used quantitative methods, followed by mixed methods, with little qualitative research methods employed. Few studies provided a definition of student engagement, and less than half were guided by a theoretical framework. The courses investigated used blended learning and text-based tools (e.g. discussion forums) most often, with undergraduate students as the primary target group. Stemming from the use of educational technology, behavioural engagement was by far the most often identified dimension, followed by affective and cognitive engagement. This mapping article provides the grounds for further exploration into discipline-specific use of technology to foster student engagement.

}, keywords = {Educational technology, Evidence map, Higher education, Student engagement, Systematic review}, issn = {2365-9440}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-019-0176-8}, author = {Melissa Bond and Buntins, Katja and Bedenlier, Svenja and Zawacki-Richter, Olaf and Michael Kerres} }