Olaf Zawacki?Richter|Colin Latchem
Exploring four decades of research in Computers &amp; Education
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
content analysis abstracts titles 3674 full papers computers education published 1976 2016 conducted order identify analyze thematic conceptual flow b reflected evolving technologies theories c research topics concepts semantically related abstracts titles considered appropriate conceptual analysis since lexically dense focus core issues presented articles based relational concept analysis using textmining tool study revealed course 40 years articles progressed four distinct stages reflecting major developments educational technology theories learning media advancement growth computerbased instruction 19761986 standalone multimedia learning 19871996 networked computers tools collaborative learning 19972006 online learning digital age 20072016 paper concludes suggesting mapping analysis literature fields educational technology including nonenglish language journals books conference proceedings provide valuable overview research scholarship communities practice inquiry around globe