Blueprint for the 21st century online learning environment in stem education through a systematic review and qualitative synthesis

dc.contributor.authorMeylani, Ruşen
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-22T14:10:57Z
dc.date.available2025-02-22T14:10:57Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentDicle Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractThis study explores the critical role of STEM education in equipping students for the challenges of the 21st century and examines the effectiveness of Online Learning Environments (OLEs) in delivering such education. The purpose of this research is to identify the essential characteristics of effective OLEs and provide a comprehensive blueprint for their development. Utilizing a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of 228 peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2023, the study adopts a rigorous methodological approach following PRISMA guidelines to analyze key trends, themes, and actionable insights. Findings reveal 46 essential features of optimal OLEs, categorized into ten themes: future-proofing, brain-based approaches, diverse learning mechanisms, high-fidelity implementation, instructional design perspectives, advanced technologies, online learning objects, pedagogical approaches, psychological considerations, and usability factors. These findings emphasize the integration of innovative technologies and pedagogical strategies to create engaging, inclusive, and adaptive learning environments tailored to diverse learner needs. The study concludes with a comprehensive blueprint designed to guide educators, policymakers, and technology developers in creating OLEs that enhance engagement and learning outcomes in STEM education. Practical implications include actionable recommendations for integrating emerging technologies, fostering professional development, and addressing accessibility challenges to democratize STEM education and prepare learners for the digital economy. © 2024 by the author; licensee Learning Gate.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.55214/25768484.v8i6.3763
dc.identifier.endpage8226en_US
dc.identifier.issn2576-8484
dc.identifier.issue6en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85214802116en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ4en_US
dc.identifier.startpage8196en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.55214/25768484.v8i6.3763
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11468/29922
dc.identifier.volume8en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.institutionauthorMeylani, Ruşen
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherLearning Gateen_US
dc.relation.ispartofEdelweiss Applied Science and Technologyen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20250222
dc.subject21<sup>st</sup> century skillsen_US
dc.subjectEducational technologyen_US
dc.subjectOnline learning environmentsen_US
dc.subjectSTEM educationen_US
dc.subjectSystematic reviewen_US
dc.titleBlueprint for the 21st century online learning environment in stem education through a systematic review and qualitative synthesisen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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