Educational Technology in Education Research in ASEAN: Trends, Patterns, and Future Directions

Rapid technological developments have driven innovation in education in the ASEAN region. However, the use of technology between countries is uneven due to limited resources and a lack of systematic integration methodologies. To fill the empirical synthesis gap related to the ASEAN context, this study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis based on the PRISMA framework of 97 relevant articles. The results show an increasing trend in publications, with Malaysia being the most productive country. Furthermore, digital literacy and virtual reality are two hot topics that are widely discussed by education researchers in the ASEAN region. The contributions of this study are (1) mapping trends and gaps in educational technology research specifically in ASEAN; (2) identifying priority topics for the research agenda; and (3) providing practical recommendations for policymakers and researchers, including priority investments in digital literacy, the development of technology integration methodologies, and cross-country collaboration to reduce the technology access gap in education.