Digital tools in education: a systematic literature review on effectiveness of digital lesson planningplatforms
Alat digital dalam pendidikan: ulasan literatur sistematik mengenai keberkesanan platform perancangan pengajaran digital
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https://doi.org/10.53840/attarbawiy.v10i1.338Keywords:
Digital Lesson Planning, Technology in Education, Planning Efficiency, Instructional DesignAbstract
Abstract
The digitalization of Education has reformed many aspects of teaching practice, along with the way lesson planning is approached. Digital Lesson Planning Platforms (DLPPs) have developed as tools to assist teachers in designing, organizing, and aligning instructional content efficiently. However, despite their widespread implementation, a comprehensive systhesis of existing empirical studies evaluating their effectivenessis lacking, underscoring the need for a systematic review to consolidate current findings and identify research gaps. This systematic literature review (SLR) investigates peer-reviewed emperical studies published between 2020 – 2025 that explores the use of digital platforms for lesson planning in educational settings. Source quality was ensured through Scopus indexing and journal quality verification using the Scrimago Journal Rank (SJR) quartile classification. Using Scopus as the primary database and following PRISMA guidelines, 16 relevant studies were selected based on strict inclusion criteria such as publication date, relevance, subject area, and language. The review identifies key themes including behavioral intention to adopt AI-based planning tools, teacher competence, integration of emerging technologies like AR and ChatGPT, and challenges related to implementation. Frameworks such as the Technology Accepted Model (TAM), the Unified Theory of Aacceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), and Constructivist Learning Theory (CLT) support the analysis. Results indicate that while DLPPs offer measurable benefits in planning efficiency, teacher satisfaction, and instructional alignment, challenges remain in digital literacy, tool adaptability, and contextual integration. The findings provide a structured overview of the current landscape of digital lesson planning and highlight the importance of tailored implementation strategies. This review offers valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and educational technology developers seeking to enhance lesson planning practices through innovative digital solutions.
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Pendigitalan pendidikan telah mereformasi banyak aspek amalan pengajaran serta cara perancangan pengajaran dilaksanakan. Platform Perancangan Pengajaran Digital (DLPP) telah dibangunkan sebagai alat untuk membantu guru mereka bentuk, menyusun, dan menyelaras kandungan pengajaran dengan lebih cekap. Walau bagaimanapun, walaupun pelaksanaannya semakin meluas, sintesis komprehensif terhadap kajian empirikal sedia ada yang menilai keberkesanannya masih kurang. Hal ini menekankan keperluan untuk menjalankan ulasan sistematik bagi menggabungkan penemuan semasa dan mengenal pasti jurang penyelidikan. Ulasan Literatur Sistematik (SLR) ini meneliti artikel terkini yang diterbitkan antara tahun 2020 hingga 2025 yang meneroka penggunaan platform digital untuk perancangan pengajaran dalam konteks pendidikan. Dengan menggunakan Scopus sebagai pangkalan data utama dan mengikuti garis panduan PRISMA, sebanyak 16 kajian relevan telah dipilih berdasarkan kriteria inklusi yang ketat seperti tarikh penerbitan, kerelevanan, bidang subjek, dan bahasa. Ulasan ini mengenal pasti tema utama termasuk niat tingkah laku untuk mengguna pakai alat perancangan berasaskan AI, kompetensi guru, integrasi teknologi baharu seperti AR dan ChatGPT, serta cabaran pelaksanaan. Kerangka teori seperti Model Penerimaan Teknologi (TAM), Teori Penyatuan Penerimaan dan Penggunaan Teknologi (UTAUT), dan Teori Pembelajaran Konstruktivis (CLT) menyokong analisis ini. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa walaupun DLPP memberikan manfaat yang dapat diukur dari segi kecekapan perancangan, kepuasan guru, dan penjajaran pengajaran, masih terdapat cabaran berkaitan literasi digital, kebolehsuaian alat, dan integrasi kontekstual. Penemuan ini menyediakan gambaran berstruktur mengenai landskap semasa perancangan pengajaran digital dan menekankan kepentingan strategi pelaksanaan yang disesuaikan. Ulasan ini menawarkan pandangan bernilai kepada pendidik, pembuat dasar, dan pembangunan technlogi Pendidikan yang berhasrat meningkatkan amalan perancangan PENGAJARAN melalui penyelesaian digital yang inovatif.
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