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Smart learning spaces considering the integration of the pedagogical, environmental and digital dimensions: a systematic review

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Bautista, Guillermo, López-Costa, Marta·2025·Learning Environments Research
DOI 10.1007/s10984-025-09551-2
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This article investigates the evolution of school spaces in response to modern educational demands, highlighting the shift from traditional instruction models to dynamic, flexible learning environments. Despite existing literature (Byers et al., 2018; Barrett et al., 2015) demonstrating the positive impact of innovative educational spaces on academic performance and well-being, there is limited comprehensive guidance on designing high-quality learning environments. The study employs bibliometric analysis to map the research landscape on smart classrooms, identifying emerging trends and gaps. It defines the scope of smart classrooms, reviews influential research linking spaces and learning outcomes and categorises the research to offer a framework for assessing educational space quality. The analysis covers articles from 2005 to 2023, extracted from WoS and SCOPUS databases, and follows the PRISMA methodology. Findings reveal significant growth in smart classroom research, with notable contributions from Australia, China, Spain, the UK, and the USA. Key themes include the integration of technology, flexible spatial design, and their effects on pedagogy and student engagement. This study underscores the need for continued research and interdisciplinary collaboration to further understand and enhance the role of educational spaces in modern learning environments.

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Metadata

Authors
Bautista, G., & López-Costa, M.
Affiliations
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (ES)
Corresponding author
Bautista, Guillermo
ORCID
Venue
Learning Environments Research
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2025-07-30
Volume
28
Issue
3
Pages
455-472
ISSN
  • 1387-1579 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-1855
DOI
10.1007/s10984-025-09551-2
OpenAlex
W4412759625
Cited by
31
References
1
Citations by year
2026: 28 · 2025: 3
FWCI
3.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Learning Environments Research (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • O2 - Repositori Institucional (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
  • Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (PID2021-127470NB-I00)
  • Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Architecture › Facilities and Workplace Management
  • Social Sciences › Education › Education and Technology Integration
Keywords
smart classroom, learning spaces, flexible learning spaces, educational space design, technology integration in schools, student engagement, pedagogy, student well-being, academic performance

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