Evidence in Practice
Technologies in Education: What’s the evidence?
At TUM, we provide information on the latest educational technologies and learning methods as part of our EdTech initiatives and emphasize the identification of proven strategies, especially in higher education, schools, and professional training. Our updates include summaries of recent studies in our research areas, ongoing debates, and comprehensive meta-analyses summarizing the results of extensive, high-quality research.
In addition, we offer you insights into new developments, conceptual models, and the digital and future learning services we provide for learners and teachers.
Discover with us the evidence behind educational technologies!
The Potential of Immersive Virtual Reality to Enhance Learning: Insights from a Meta-Analysis
As technology continues to reshape education, immersive virtual reality (I-VR) has emerged as a promising tool for enhancing…
Toward a Taxonomy of Adaptive Learning
Adaptive or personalized learning is a promising concept, providing the learner with a tailored learning experience at any…
Foreign Language Learning with Augmented Reality: Findings from a Systematic Review
Language learning is a complex process that demands guidance and discipline, yet various factors can support or hinder…
How AI Literacy and Attitudes Shape University Student’s AI Self-efficacy
AI Self-efficacy – the confidence in one’s capabilities to effectively interact, understand, learn about, and use AI technologies…
About the scope and nature of AI in Higher Education: A meta-systematic review
Artificial Intelligence has been part of education research since the 1960s, but recent advancements have brought it into…
Cognitive Ease at a cost: The Influence of Large Language Models on Student’s Mental Effort and Reasoning Quality
Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT-3.5, are fundamentally changing how students approach research topics by providing fast and…
Agency in Educational Technology: A framework for effective EdTech design
With the growing use of personalized EdTech tools, which adjust learning content based on individual progress, the question…
The importance of sensemaking in Learning Analytics
Learning Analytics involves the analysis of data related to teaching and learning. They are often presented through dashboards…
Challenge-based learning in engineering education: Findings from a systematic literature review
Challenge-based learning is a pedagogical approach that fosters collaboration and often involves interdisciplinary work. In this approach, students…
How effective is simulation-based learning in Higher Education?
Simulations have long been used in many learning and training situations to learn or train specific skills –…
How do students evaluate the AI-driven tutor IRIS?
In computer science education, considering enrollments exceeding 1.000 students, educators and traditional education models face enormous challenges in…
Guidelines for AI and Assessment: How do top-ranking universities respond to the challenges?
The latest developments in generative artificial intelligence are challenging the assessment practices of higher education institutions worldwide. In their article,…