Mapping Artificial Intelligence in Education Research: a Network‐based Keyword Analysis

In this study, we review 1830 research articles on artificial intelligence in education (AIED), with the aim of providing a holistic picture of the knowledge evolution in this interdisciplinary research field from 2010 to 2019. A novel three-step approach in the analysis of the keyword co-occurrence...

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Bibliometrics
Computer Science
Computers and Education
Cooperative Learning
Data Analysis
Data collection
Data mining
Deep learning
Digital technology
Distance learning
Education
Educational Environment
Educational Research
Educational Technology
Educational Trends
Electronic Learning
Eye Movements
Game Based Learning
Information Retrieval
Information technology
Instructional Design
Intelligent Tutoring Systems
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Interdisciplinary studies
International conferences
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Knowledge
Learner Engagement
Learning activities
Learning Analytics
Literature reviews
Machine learning
Natural Language Processing
Neural networks
Online Courses
Online instruction
Psychological Patterns
Research methodology
Student Evaluation
Systematic review
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Technology Uses in Education
Trends
Tutoring
User generated content
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction
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