Exploring the Use of Social Media in Science Learning Environments: A Systematic Literature Review
Pinky Kusuma Ningtyas, Hayuni Retno Widarti, Parlan Parlan

State University of Malang

Abstract

Social media is a popular and familiar platform in various circles. This technology has penetrated into various fields of life, one of which is in education. Much literature shows the use of social media because it is considered capable of increasing interaction in the learning process. This study aims to explore the use of social media in science learning environments. Some of the topics that will be discussed include the use of social media in science learning and its impact on the learning process. The method used is Systematic Literature Review with several stages, namely identification, screening, and inclusion. This systematic literature review uses several databases include Springer, Wiley, and Eric. This study is limited to the last 8 years, from 2016 to 2023. After screening, 30 articles were obtained which were used as literature material regarding the use of social media in science learning environments. The results of the study show that social media can be one of the approaches used in the science learning process. Some social media that are often used in the learning process include Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. Many science lessons require visualization, so it would be appropriate if taught using this media. The use of social media in learning also needs to be adjusted to the characteristics and features of each social media. The findings in most of the articles report that this social media has a positive effect on students^ motivation, performance, and academic ability. The paper ends with implications for social media adoption for the future studies.

Keywords: social media, science learning, technology

Topic: Science Education