Open research questions in Educational Innovations and Technology
244 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 3,537 Educational Innovations and Technology papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.
What the literature leaves open
Further research should investigate the long-term impacts of the pandemic on education, - Studies should explore the effectiveness of different technologies and methods in supporting learning processes
The study aims to address the gap in research on the challenges faced by educators in higher education during the pandemic, - Prior studies have focused on the impact of the pandemic on education, but few have analyzed the challenges faced by educators
The study has a limited sample size and is specific to the context of three public institutions in Tepic, Nayarit. The data collection period is limited to a specific time frame (August-December 2025). The study relies on self-reported data from preschool children, which may be subject to biases and limitations.
Diagnóstico sobre el uso de herramientas digitales y dispositivos electrónicos en infantes de preescolar · 2026 · DOIFuture research should investigate the long-term effects of digital tool use on child development and education. Future research should explore the role of parents and educators in mediating digital tool use in different contexts and cultures.
Diagnóstico sobre el uso de herramientas digitales y dispositivos electrónicos en infantes de preescolar · 2026 · DOIThe paper identifies disadvantages associated with the use of mobile devices, such as distraction, addiction, and effects on health. The paper also mentions the need for infrastructure and connectivity to use mobile devices in education.
The paper suggests the need for further research on the use of mobile devices in education. The paper highlights the importance of considering the advantages and disadvantages of using mobile devices as an educational resource.
The study identifies challenges in the implementation of disruptive strategies in early childhood education, including institutional and pedagogical challenges. The incorporation of emerging technologies can be challenging in some contexts. The study also notes the importance of considering the specific needs and contexts of Latin American countries, especially Ecuador.
The digital gap and infrastructural deficiencies in educational institutions. The tension in educational processes and the fast consumption of information. The need to prioritize collaborative knowledge construction and critical thinking in educational settings.
Educación, subjetividades y tecnologías digitales en Byung Chul Han: desafíos de una sociedad del rendimiento · 2026 · DOIThe study identifies challenges such as limited connectivity, access to technological resources, and lack of motivation and family support. The research highlights the need for educators to develop digital competencies to effectively teach in virtual environments.
Competencias digitales y pedagógicas: elemento clave en el proceso de enseñanza en entornos virtuales educativos · 2026 · DOIThe digital imperative poses a challenge to traditional forms of education. The superficiality of digital learning is a challenge to educators. The paper identifies the need for a more critical approach to the study of digitalization and education.
The study identifies the challenge of improving the digital competence of primary education student teachers. The results highlight the need for interventions to address the low levels of digital competence.
La competencia digital docente: un estudio en la formación inicial del profesorado de educación primaria · 2026 · DOILack of time is a significant challenge. Limited training in research methods is a significant challenge. The development of a school culture that values research use is a challenge.
Factores que facilitan y dificultan la investigación educativa en la práctica docente: Una revisión sistemática · 2026 · DOIThe gap between self-perceived competence and advanced mastery of the Virtual Evidence Portfolio. Tensions in workload, recognition, and format rigidity.
Competencias docentes en educación híbrida universitaria: Evaluación y análisis situado · 2026 · DOIThe study identifies challenges in the implementation of competency-based curricula, including the need for continuous teacher training and support. The study highlights the challenge of ensuring that teachers have the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively apply the curriculum. The study implies that educational institutions face the challenge of prioritizing teacher training and support.
Aplicación del currículo por competencias por parte de los docentes en los procesos pedagógicos de las escuelas · 2026 · DOIThe paper identifies a gap in the understanding of distance education in El Salvador. The paper explores the opportunities and challenges of distance education in this context.
The integration of digital platforms into teaching practices. The lack of clarity in the conceptualization of platforms among teachers. The potential risks and tensions associated with platformization.
The study identified challenges related to digital literacy and access to digital technologies. The research also highlighted the need for family members to develop strategies for digital mediation and co-learning.
Aprendizajes y mediaciones en el uso de las plataformas digitales en familias intergeneracionales en España · 2026 · DOIThe study identifies several challenges related to the digitalization of education, including the fragmentation of knowledge and the alteration of school times - The research highlights the need for teachers to develop new skills and competencies to effectively integrate digital technologies into their practice - The study suggests that the digitalization of education can lead to a loss of autonomy and sense of school work among teachers
Aprendre amb pantalles? Veus del professorat davant els efectes de la plataformització en l'educació secundària · 2026 · DOIEnsuring accessibility and inclusivity in MOOC design. Evaluating the effectiveness of t-MOOCs in improving digital competences of university teachers. Addressing the needs of university teachers in supporting students with disabilities.
Evaluación de un MOOC para la formación en competencias digitales docentes como apoyo a estudiantes con diversidad funcional · 2026 · DOIThe integration of digital technologies in education is a complex process. Teachers face challenges in developing their digital competence. The digital gap between teachers and students is a significant challenge.
Competencia digital docente en la enseñanza del inglés: un análisis comparativo en función de la edad del profesorado en Castilla-La Mancha, España. Diferencias entre nativos e inmigrantes digitales · 2026 · DOIThe integration of augmented reality in university education can be challenging due to the lack of digital competences among educators. The development of effective augmented reality applications and tools for university education is a challenge. The evaluation of the impact of augmented reality on university students' learning is a challenge.
The study identifies the challenge of attending to students' physical and emotional needs in school spaces. The research highlights the challenge of promoting students' agency and autonomy in the face of productivist policies.
The use of technology in education can exacerbate existing structural tensions. Teacher training often lacks critical, ethical, and pedagogical reflection. There is a need to recognize teachers' experiential knowledge and reorient teacher training.
Personalización, equidad, justicia epistémica y mediación docente: reflexiones críticas sobre tecnología en la enseñanza del inglés · 2026 · DOIThe development of a system for managing educational standards is a challenge. The identification of gaps and the proposal of strategies for improvement is a challenge.
Sistema de información de estándares educativos: Una herramienta de apoyo para la formación inicial docente en el contexto de la acreditación · 2026 · DOIOne challenge is the limited understanding of the relationship between digital tool use and language learning outcomes. Another challenge is the need to develop effective pedagogical strategies for incorporating digital tools into language teaching.
Most-cited papers in Educational Innovations and Technology
- Emergency remote teaching and students’ academic performance in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study · Computers in Human Behavior · 2021 · 440 citations
- ¿Cómo hacer una revisión sistemática siguiendo el protocolo PRISMA? · Bordón Revista de Pedagogía · 2022 · 121 citations
- Estimation of the fundamental learning loss and learning poverty related to COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico · International Journal of Educational Development · 2021 · 96 citations
- Nuevas tendencias en el uso de recursos y herramientas de la Tecnología Educativa para la Educación Universitaria · Journal of Economic and Social Science Research · 2024 · 57 citations
- El Enfoque integrador de la metodología mixta en la investigación educativa · RELIEVE - Revista Electrónica de Investigación y Evaluación Educativa · 2021 · 47 citations
- Evaluación de la Competencia Digital Docente: instrumentos, resultados y propuestas. Revisión sistemática de la literatura · Educación XX1 · 2023 · 46 citations
- Alfabetización informacional y competencia digital en estudiantes de magisterio · Profesorado Revista de Currículum y Formación del Profesorado · 2018 · 40 citations
- Fatiga digital en estudiantes universitarios como consecuencia de la enseñanza online durante la pandemia Covid-19 · Educación XX1 · 2023 · 31 citations
- Gamificación del aula en la enseñanza superior online: el uso de Kahoot · Campus Virtuales · 2022 · 25 citations
- Metodologías educativas de éxito: proyectos Erasmus+ relacionados con e-learning o TIC · Campus Virtuales · 2022 · 24 citations
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- Impacto de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) Como Estrategia Didáctica en el Aprendizaje de las Matemáticas en Estudiantes de Cuarto Grado del Nivel Secundario: Estudio de Caso en el Liceo Profesora Carmen Luisa de los Santos, Distrito Educativo 15-05, Período 2024-2025 · Ibero Ciencias - Revista Científica y Académica - ISSN 3072-7197 · 2026
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