A Scoping Review on Technological Literacy in Biomedical Laboratory Science and Implications for Educational Development

Filis Cramer Necip; Henriette Lorenzen; Marianne Ellegaard

doi:10.1007/s40670-026-02761-0

A Scoping Review on Technological Literacy in Biomedical Laboratory Science and Implications for Educational Development

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Review › peer review

Abstract

Technological literacy (TL) is increasingly critical in biomedical laboratory science (BLS). This scoping review examines how TL in conceptualized in BLS, drawing on Orlikowski & Gash´s socio-technical framework and the DigComp 2.2 digital competence framework. Nineteen sources were analyzed, revealing a dichotomy between backward-looking perspectives, emphasizing operational proficiency and routine technology use, and forward-looking perspectives, highlighting AI, computational thinking, data literacy, and strategic engagement with technology. These findings call for BLS education to support foundational digital skills, critical reflection, and problem-solving to prepare students for the evolving professional technological landscape.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Medical Science Educator
Antal sider	11
ISSN	2156-8650
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-026-02761-0
Status	Udgivet - 9 jun. 2026

Emneord

bioanalytiker
Artificial intelligence
Computational thinking
Data literacy
Health Education
Technological literacy

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10.1007/s40670-026-02761-0

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TechLit: Technological literacy for lab and health technology professionals
Ellegaard, M. (Projektleder), Lorenzen, H. (Projektdeltager), Møller, M. E. (CoPI), Jørgensen, S. F. (Projektdeltager), de Vries, L. E. (Projektdeltager), Heiberg, T. (Projektdeltager), Lauridsen, C. A. (Projektdeltager), Fjellaksel, R. (CoPI), Bijwaard, H. (CoPI), Liikanen, E. (CoPI), Birk, T. (Projektdeltager), Johansen, K. J. (Projektdeltager), Kanto, P. (Projektdeltager), de Vries, G. (Projektdeltager), Johansen, R. K. (Projektdeltager), Nikkinen, E. (Projektdeltager), Välineva, T. (Projektdeltager), Tuominen, E.-L. (Projektdeltager), Ketola, T. (Projektdeltager) & Necip, F. C. (Projektdeltager)
31/12/23 → 31/12/26
Projekter: Projekt › Udviklingsprojekt/ Innovation

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A Scoping Review on Technological Literacy in Biomedical Laboratory Science and Implications for Educational Development

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