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Running in circles: A systematic review of reviews on technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK)

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Schmid, Mirjam, Brianza, Eliana, Mok, Sog Yee, Petko, Dominik·2024·Computers & Education

Abstract

Extensive research exists on the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model and has led to a substantial number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. These publications vary greatly in their focus and provide overviews of specific aspects of TPACK research. This paper aims to consolidate these insights and investigate the following research questions: What do systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses reveal about the current state of the art of TPACK research? What is the methodological quality of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of TPACK? This study identified 21 systematic reviews and 2 meta-analyses eligible for analysis. Overall, the review of the reviews revealed that many of the recurring theoretical or methodological issues of the TPACK framework remain unresolved. To address these issues, research on TPACK needs to simultaneously account for the complex, situated, and dynamic nature of TPACK and clarify the concept of professional knowledge. The review engenders several directions for future research, including a better operationalization of knowledge, more experimental and longitudinal studies, and a more comprehensive measurement and integration of student learning as a dependent variable in research on TPACK.

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Authors
Schmid, M., Brianza, E., Mok, S. Y., & Petko, D.
Affiliations
  • The University of Queensland (AU)
  • University of Zurich (CH)
  • Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden (CH)
Corresponding author
Brianza, Eliana
Venue
Computers & Education
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2024-06
Volume
214
Pages
105024
ISSN
0360-1315 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4396716911
Cited by
87
References
108
Citations by year
2026: 44 · 2025: 30 · 2024: 13
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11.29
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Computers & Education (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
  • Social Sciences › Education › Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
  • Social Sciences › Education › Education and Technology Integration
Keywords
technological pedagogical content knowledge, TPACK, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, methodological quality, professional knowledge, teacher knowledge, learning outcomes

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