the role of new information technology in the epidemic of covid-19: a systematic review

Background: given the changes caused by covid-19, modern information technology has gained a higher position, fostering the realistic comprehension of technology, developing an interdisciplinary program, and endorsing scientific and technological activities within the educational environment. considering the advancement of information technologies after covid-19, this study was conducted to explore the role of new information technology in shaping education during the pandemic.materials and methods: in this systematic review, all relevant studies were searched in medline/pubmed, scopus, web of science, proquest, iran medex, magiran, and scientific information database (sid) databases from 2019 to 2022. the analysis was conducted using a thematic analysis approach.results: of the 1966 search results, 15 articles were included in this systematic review. these comprised 9 journal articles, 5 conference studies, and 1 thesis study. data were extracted under two main categories—education and knowledge management—and four subcategories: learning, performance quality, infrastructure, and planning.conclusion: developing positive and creative skills in using new technologies is a complex process, which, through joint planning in multidisciplinary teams, can enhance technology-driven education. however, using new information technologies requires more support for educational leadership.