Cloud Computing for Education: A Systematic Mapping Study

Autor/inn/en	Baldassarre, Maria Teresa; Caivano, Danilo; Dimauro, Giovanni; Gentile, Enrica; Visaggio, Giuseppe
Titel	Cloud Computing for Education: A Systematic Mapping Study
Quelle	In: IEEE Transactions on Education, 61 (2018) 3, S.234-244 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Dimauro, Giovanni)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0018-9359
DOI	10.1109/TE.2018.2796558
Schlagwörter	Computer Software; Teaching Methods; Educational Research; Research Needs; Technology Integration; Technology Uses in Education; Costs; Electronic Learning; Systems Approach; Interdisciplinary Approach; Information Technology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Forschungsbedarf; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Cost; Kosten; Systemischer Ansatz; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Informationstechnologie
Abstract	This paper examines the cloud computing for education (CCE) literature, and analyzes if the research is developing scientifically with adequate empirical validation. All aspects of empirical investigations covered in the literature are shown as weak, hence, the necessary scientific development of CCE requires extending its scope of interest, and involving scholars synergistically to create and maintain a "common research agenda." Background: A need to develop research on CCE has been recognized, and considerable efforts made to create an accurate understanding of the development of its scope of interest, in terms of supporting pedagogical developments and processes for better quality of studies. Research Questions: This paper has three main aims: 1) to evaluate the scope of interest in the literature for CCE with specific reference to pedagogy and educational processes; 2) to analyze the characteristics of papers, specifically empirical studies, from the various points of view of the daily improvement activities of teachers and learners at all levels of education; and 3) to identify eventual research gaps to consider and stimulate new topics or further investigations. Methodology: This systematic mapping study review followed a rigorous, replicable process to collect and analyze representative studies of CCE. Findings: Differences are found across geographic areas in applying CCE infrastructure and technologies in educational institutions; few studies address CCE's impact on pedagogic processes. The scope of interest in CCE is only partially covered; with empirical research being very shallow. Suggestions are made for more effective research on concerning the production and use of content. (As Provided).
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