Abstract
The built environment (BE) education plays a crucial role in preparing graduates for the challenges of sustainable development and the requirements of the BE industry. To enhance the employability of BE graduates, it is essential to incorporate technology into the educational process. This paper presents a systematic review of the literature to investigate the impact of technology on student engagement, learning outcomes, and employability in BE education. The research methodology involved a systematic literature review (SLR) using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) framework. The initial search identified 626 documents, from which 61 studies were included in the review based on predefined inclusion criteria. The descriptive analysis revealed an increasing trend in the publication of relevant studies over the last five years, indicating a growing interest in the use of technology in BE education. The findings suggest that technology, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and gamification, positively impact student engagement, learning outcomes, and employability in BE education. These technologies create immersive and interactive learning environments, allowing students to develop practical skills, enhance their comprehension of complex concepts, and bridge the gap between theory and practice. However, challenges such as limited access to resources, high costs, faculty training, and the need for standardisation and assessment tools hinder the effective implementation of technology in BE education. This review highlights the importance of further research to explore the precise effects of different technologies and to develop pedagogical frameworks that adequately prepare BE students for the industry’s evolving demands. By addressing these challenges, technology can significantly enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and employability in BE education.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-22 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 28 Nov 2023 |
| Event | Australasian Universities Building Education Association 2023 Conference - Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 26 Nov 2023 → 28 Nov 2023 Conference number: 46 https://www.aubea.ac.nz/ |
Conference
| Conference | Australasian Universities Building Education Association 2023 Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | AUBEA2023 |
| Country/Territory | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland |
| Period | 26/11/23 → 28/11/23 |
| Other | The theme of the conference this year is Creating Capacity and Capability: Embracing Advanced Technologies for Sustainable Future in Building Education and Practice. This theme carries on the core mission of AUBEA to promote and improve teaching and research in building/construction through communication, collaboration and scholarly events. AUBEA 2023 Conference will continue the tradition for AUBEA to become the collaboration platform for academics, industry practitioners and students in building to exchange good practices in educating the next generation of building professionals. |
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