Global Research Trends of Digital Learning Media in Science Education: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This research aims to identify global research trends on digital learning media in science education through a bibliometric analysis approach. To complete this bibliometric study, four steps were used: data collection, screening, visualization and analysis. There are 915 publications related to the keywords in Scopus database. Based on these criteria, 100 documents from 2018 to 2022 were selected and analyzed. Bibliometric data was processed using VOSviewer version 1.6.17. The results show a significant increase in research on digital learning media in science education. VOSviewer mapping revealed several current themes related to digital learning media which were divided into 7 clusters; such as ICT, digital explanation, and representation in cluster in cluster 1; artificial intelligence, mobile learning, internet forums in cluster 2; educational technology, human experiment, and video recording in cluster 3; online learning, digital learning, and multimedia learning in cluster 4; gamification, social networking and YouTube in cluster 5; augmented reality in cluster 6; digital technology, distance learning, and internet in cluster 7. The results of this research provide a comprehensive understanding and can be used as a basis for further research.