Hotspots and Trends of Research on Smart Learning Environments in China: Bibliometric Analysis by Citespace

With the introduction of Education Informatization 2.0, smart education has gradually become a research hotspot in academia. As an important part of smart education, Smart Learning Environment (SLE) has become an increasingly important factor with board prospects. This study identified the research focus and development tendency of SLE in China from 2011 to 2020 using the metrological literature visualization software Citespace, which is based on the core database of academic journals of CNKI. The results show that the research hotspots focused on building SLE by using emerging technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence and 5G technology. In terms of application, it is no longer simply using information technology, but emphasizing the deep integration and innovation of information technology and subject teaching. This article combs the development process of SLE, hoping to provide ideas for the subsequent development of SLE research and application.