Deciphering Themes and Trajectories: A Bibliometric Study on Learning Design & Technology over Four Decades

Abstract

The intersection of learning design with technology continually transforms the educational scene prompting deepstudy. Through an exhaustive bibliometric analysis powered by the myriad features of the Biblioshiny toolset from dataprocured from Scopus vast CSV file resource spanning 1977 to 2023. The study maps the evolution of themes withinthis field. It uncovers how initial conversations about e-learning foundations segued into contemporary dialogues onmobile learning approaches as well as pedagogical design intricacies. Central to this research is the identification ofleading figures in the arena. Highlighting paramount authors or resources offers a tailored breakdown on texts crucial toshaping both past discussions as well as the directions learning design with technology might take in future. Analyzingscientific production trends helps understand shifts over time in the space between innovation bursts to periodsdemanding thoughtful consolidation. By intertwining theme progressions along with key contributors or resourcefindings with production pattern assessments, this research offers a holistic bibliometric panorama. It thereforecondenses learning design with its technology-rich history in conjunction with the current state to guide future researchdirections in this critical educational field.