Engineering teaching in virtual environments: A literature review
Ezequiel Martínez Rojas 1 , Alejandro Valencia-Arias 2 3 * , Jhennifer Paola Rojas Arias 4 , Jaime Alberto Ramírez Ospina 4 , Sebastián Cardona-Acevedo 2 , Walter Buitron Bellido 5 , Carlos Flores Goycochea 6
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1 Vicerrectoría de Investigación e Innovación, Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique, CHILE2 Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano, Medellín, COLOMBIA3 Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Postgrado, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno, CHILE4 Facultad de Ingeniería, Institución Universitaria Digital de Antioquia, Medellín, COLOMBIA5 Escuela de Posgrado, Instituto Científico Tecnológico del Ejército, Santiago de Surco, PERU6 Instituto de Investigación de Estudios de la Mujer, Universidad Ricardo Palma, Santiago de Surco, PERU* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Engineering education in virtual environments leverages digital technologies to deliver engineering knowledge remotely. While many studies address this topic, specific bibliometric research remains limited. This study explores research trends through a bibliometric analysis guided by PRISMA-2020, using data from Scopus and Web of Science. Results revealed a cubic polynomial growth, with 2021 and 2022 as prominent years. Key thematic references included Stefanovic, Computer Applications in Engineering Education, the United States, and Indonesia. Thematic evolution advanced from distance learning to emerging concepts such as experiential learning and mental cutting test. The keyword co-occurrence network emphasized the significance of e-learning, massive open online courses, and software engineering. Identified research gaps point to the need to examine the impact of virtual teaching on practical skill development and to explore the integration of augmented reality. Overall, the study offers a strong foundation for future research, aiming to enhance engineering education in digital and virtual environments.

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Article Type: Review Article

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 22, Issue 5, May 2026, Article No: em2823

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/18342

Publication date: 01 May 2026

Online publication date: 10 Apr 2026

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