Spain’s
edtech industry,
in focus.

Challenges in Experiential Learning

27.1% of this theme group

Researchers highlight difficulties integrating active, experiential methods with current educational technologies and curricula.

Experiential learning (193) · Active learning (128) · Educational technology (317) · Curriculum (174)

Foundations of online learning: Challenges and opportunities

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERACTIVE LEARNING SYSTEM FOR KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AT THE UNIVERS

Barriers to Technology Integration

20.6% of this theme group

Studies point to obstacles in embedding ICT tools into teacher education and classroom practice.

Technology integration (422) · Educational technology (531) · Information and Communications Technology (255) · Information technology (185)

INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY FOR QUALITY TEACHER EDUCATION

ENHANCING TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY

Digital Divide and Literacy Issues

16.2% of this theme group

Works discuss gaps in digital access, skills, and transformation that hinder equitable learning.

Digital transformation (204) · Digital learning (225) · Digital literacy (171) · Digital divide (106)

Implementing Digital Technology in Learning in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities for Teachers

THE DIGITAL SHIFT IN EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR EDUCATORS

AI Adoption Hurdles in Education

12.4% of this theme group

Authors examine practical and pedagogical challenges of applying generative AI models to literacy and teaching.

Generative grammar (130) · Applications of artificial intelligence (78) · Generative model (34) · Literacy (70)

INTEGRATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN TEACHING TECHNOLOGIES

IMPLEMENTING AI IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Post‑Pandemic Online Learning Concerns

10.0% of this theme group

Literature addresses trust, engagement, and quality issues in distance and remote education after COVID‑19.

Distance education (184) · Online learning (171) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (87) · Pandemic (97)

Navigating the New Normal: Adapting Online and Distance Learning in the Post-Pandemic Era

Building student trust in online learning environments

Learning Analytics Data Challenges

7.0% of this theme group

Research points to difficulties in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting big data for educational improvement.

Learning analytics (277) · Analytics (247) · Data analysis (29) · Big data (48)

Learning analytics and educational data mining

Learning Analytics: A Systematic Literature Review

Blended Learning Implementation Gaps

6.9% of this theme group

Studies reveal obstacles in merging online and face‑to‑face instruction, especially in mathematics contexts.

Blended learning (391) · Mathematics education (130) · Educational technology (133) · Pedagogy (47)

Blended Learning Models

Engaging with blended learning to improve students’ learning outcomes

Risks of Immersive Experiential Tools

24.6% of this theme group

Cautionary papers warn about assessment validity and data privacy when using VR and analytics for active learning.

Experiential learning (77) · Virtual reality (53) · Active learning (57) · Learning analytics (69)

Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) Adaptive System Impact on Students’ Perception and Self-Regulated Learning Skills

A learning analytics dashboard to support students' reflection on collaboration

AI‑Driven Personalization Caveats

20.6% of this theme group

Authors caution that personalized AI systems may reinforce biases and overlook broader educational goals.

Applications of artificial intelligence (105) · Personalized learning (85) · Higher education (137) · Transformative learning (101)

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness and Student Learning Experiences

Digital Learning Equity Concerns

18.0% of this theme group

Research stresses the need to evaluate access, quality, and social media impacts in online and distance education.

Digital learning (95) · Distance education (57) · Online learning (60) · Social media (45)

Digital Transformation in Education: Evaluating Teachers’ Practices and Strategies to Enhance Access to Quality Learning in a Local Communit

Technology-Based Learning Policy Transformation: Evaluation of the Impact of Digital Platforms on Learning Effectiveness

Integration Overload Risks

15.7% of this theme group

Scholars note potential overload and resistance when embedding multiple ICT tools into teaching practices.

Technology integration (176) · Information and Communications Technology (84) · Educational technology (202) · Information technology (49)

Technology Integration in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Technology and Innovation in Teacher Education: Transforming Teaching Methodology in the 21st Century

Technology in Language Teaching Limits

8.1% of this theme group

Works highlight challenges in balancing tech use with effective language acquisition and cultural nuance.

Language acquisition (142) · Foreign language (67) · English language (53) · Language industry (28)

Use of Technology in English Language Learning: Challenges and Benefits

Revolutionizing English Language Teaching: The Impact of Technology on Language Learning

Blended and Flipped Model Pitfalls

8.1% of this theme group

Literature points to logistical and pedagogical issues that can undermine blended or flipped classroom success.

Blended learning (235) · Mathematics education (97) · Flipped classroom (38) · Educational technology (81)

Commentary on the Applications of Blended Learning in the Teaching and Learning Process – A Review

BLENDED LEARNING; MODELS FOR TRANSFORMING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE

Generative AI Academic Risks

4.9% of this theme group

Papers discuss ethical, reliability, and learning perception concerns surrounding generative AI tools in higher education.

Generative grammar (143) · Generative model (45) · Transformative learning (20) · Higher education (24)

The Role of Generative AI Tools in Academic Learning: Opportunities and Challenges

Exploring Student Perceptions Towards Using Generative AI Tools in Higher Education

Collaborative Experiential Learning

22.8% of this theme group

Research highlights how active, collaborative projects boost student cooperation and real‑world skill development.

Experiential learning (215) · Active learning (175) · Learning analytics (156) · Collaborative learning (74)

<b>IMPLEMENTING THE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' COOPERATION SKILLS</b>

Experiential Learning: The Effects of a Digital Learning Companion Project on Tutors’ Service-Learning Outcomes

AR‑Enhanced Instructional Design

18.5% of this theme group

Studies explore augmented reality and interactive media to increase learner engagement within structured design models.

ADDIE Model (124) · Test (135) · Augmented reality (94) · Interactive media (77)

An applied model of learner engagement and strategies for increasing learner engagement in the modern educational environment

Pemanfaatan Teknologi Dalam Pembelajaran Aktif (Active Learning) Untuk Meningkatkan Interaksi dan Keterlibatan Siswa

Digital Transformation for Engagement

17.8% of this theme group

Works showcase how integrated educational technologies can raise student participation and streamline training processes.

Educational technology (413) · Technology integration (154) · Digital learning (140) · Digital transformation (80)

INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF TRAINING THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM

DIGITAL TEACHING TECHNOLOGIES AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION

AI‑Powered Personalized Learning

12.8% of this theme group

Authors present adaptive AI approaches that tailor content, automate feedback, and support individualized pathways.

Personalized learning (151) · Generative grammar (91) · Applications of artificial intelligence (48) · Adaptive learning (94)

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Transforming Learning through Personalization, Automation, and Smart Technologies

Transformative Educational Paradigms: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Personalized Learning Environments

Adaptive Learning via Reinforcement Techniques

11.9% of this theme group

Research demonstrates reinforcement and federated learning methods for robust, dynamic content delivery.

Reinforcement learning (123) · Adaptive learning (136) · Robustness (50) · Federated learning (30)

Development of Intelligent, Adaptive, and Dynamic Systems Via the Investigation of Novel Machine Learning Algorithms

AI-Driven Learning Behavior Analysis for Adaptive Content Delivery and Enhanced Productivity

Blended Mathematics Instruction

8.1% of this theme group

Papers discuss blended and flipped strategies that enhance mathematical understanding and student outcomes.

Blended learning (429) · Mathematics education (189) · Flipped classroom (97) · Flipped learning (45)

TEACHERS' READINESS FOR BLENDED LEARNING, THEIR REASONS, CHALLENGES, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PRACTISING BLENDED LEARNING

Blended Learning as Helping Tool to Enhance Student Learning

Tech‑Supported Language Vocabulary Building

8.1% of this theme group

Studies illustrate technological tools that improve English vocabulary acquisition and foreign language instruction.

Language acquisition (216) · Foreign language (96) · English language (80) · Vocabulary (73)

Teaching English language with different technological tools and interactive methods

O USO DE FERRAMENTAS TECNOLÓGICAS NO ENSINO DA LÍNGUA INGLESA: UMA ANÁLISE EXPLORATÓRIA

Madrid

40.8% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $285.9M disclosed funding

Barcelona

35.5% across the displayed hubs

7 companies hiring · $65.8M disclosed funding

Valencia

8.8% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $4.6M disclosed funding

Seville

3.8% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $7.4M disclosed funding

Bilbao

3.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $337.8K disclosed funding

Malaga

3.0% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Granada

2.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $376.1K disclosed funding

Alicante

2.3% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding