Lai Liqi, Su Baohua, She Linwei
Modern Education Technology Centre, Jinan University, Zhuhai 519070, China;
GBA and B&R International Joint Research Center for Smart Logistics, Jinan University, Zhuhai 519070, China.
J Eye Mov Res. 2025 Jun 16;18(3):23. doi: 10.3390/jemr18030023. eCollection 2025 Jun.
This study employs bibliometric analysis to provide a comprehensive review of eye-tracking research in the field of educational technology. The study analyzed 374 relevant papers published in 19 high-quality journals from the Web of Science core collection between 2001 and 1 June 2024. The findings reveal research trends, hot topics, and future directions in this field. The findings indicate an upward trend in the application of eye-tracking technology in educational technology, with a significant increase noted after 2014. China, the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands dominate research in this area, contributing to a substantial amount of high-quality research output. Keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals that terms such as "attention," "cognitive load," "information," and "comprehension" are currently hot topics of research. Burst keyword analysis further reveals the evolution of research trends. These trends have shifted from an initial focus on information processing and application studies to a growing emphasis on learner understanding and behavior analysis, ultimately concentrating on learning outcomes and the exploration of emerging technology applications. This study not only provides researchers in the field of educational technology with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of eye-tracking research but also points to future research directions, particularly in optimizing instructional design, enhancing learning outcomes, and exploring the applications of emerging educational technologies using eye-tracking technology.
本研究采用文献计量分析方法，对教育技术领域的眼动追踪研究进行全面综述。该研究分析了2001年至2024年6月1日期间发表在Web of Science核心合集中19种高质量期刊上的374篇相关论文。研究结果揭示了该领域的研究趋势、热点话题和未来方向。结果表明，眼动追踪技术在教育技术中的应用呈上升趋势，2014年后显著增加。中国、美国、德国和荷兰在该领域的研究中占据主导地位，产出了大量高质量的研究成果。关键词共现分析表明，“注意力”“认知负荷”“信息”和“理解”等术语是当前的研究热点话题。突发关键词分析进一步揭示了研究趋势的演变。这些趋势已从最初对信息处理和应用研究的关注，转向对学习者理解和行为分析的日益重视，最终聚焦于学习成果以及新兴技术应用的探索。本研究不仅为教育技术领域的研究人员提供了对眼动追踪研究现状的全面了解，还指出了未来的研究方向，特别是在优化教学设计、提高学习成果以及利用眼动追踪技术探索新兴教育技术应用方面。
