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The Role of Visual Media as a Bridge Between Imagery and Language in the Context of Writing Instruction Sriwidiastuty, Asi; Supriyanto, Teguh; Sarwi
Proceedings of International Conference on Science, Education, and Technology Vol. 11 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

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This study highlights the importance of improving writing skills among elementary school students, particularly considering the persistent challenges many students face in generating ideas and constructing coherent, logical narratives. The primary focus of this research is to examine the role of visual media as a bridge between visual forms and verbal expression in the context of writing instruction. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with an exploratory case study approach, the study involved two teachers and fifth-grade students from SKH 2 KTG and SKH 45 GMK in Central Kalimantan. Data were collected through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and analysis of students' written work. Findings indicate that visual media significantly supports students' cognitive processes, especially in developing ideas, organizing narrative structures sequentially, and reducing affective barriers that often hinder writing. Images were found to serve not only as a stimulus for creativity but also as a tool that connects students’ lived experiences with the narratives they produce. For further development, future research is recommended to explore the cognitive processes involved in transforming visual stimuli into verbal expression and to examine the effectiveness of more dynamic visual media—such as videos or animations—in enhancing students' writing skills. Such strategies are believed to broaden the horizon of understanding regarding adaptive, inclusive, and contextually relevant multimodal learning in contemporary education.
Research Trends on the Use of E-LKM in Education Research in Indonesia: Bibliometric Analysis Rahmiati, Devi; Sarwi; Widiyatmoko, Arif
Proceedings of International Conference on Science, Education, and Technology Vol. 11 (2025)
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This research aims to analyze the main research trends, collaboration patterns, and dominant themes in research regarding the use of e-LKM in educational research in Indonesia in the last 5 years (2018–2023) using a bibliometric analysis approach. Data collection through searches based on titles, abstracts and article keywords from Google Scholar and ERIC databases in the last 5 years. The article selection process is carried out systematically using the PRISMA method to ensure data transparency and validity with the help of the VOSviewer application. The results show that the research trend on the use of e-LKM has experienced a significant increase in the number of publications since 2020, mainly driven by the need for distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pattern of collaboration between researchers shows that there is a strong synergy in several institutions and regions that contribute greatly to research productivity, such as Universitas Negeri Riau, Universitas Mataram and STKIP Bima as the main contributors. The mapping of the research theme uses a co-word network through VOSviewer to identify four main clusters, including: (1) examining the effectiveness and barriers in the practice of using e-LKM in the real classroom, both from the lecturer and student sides, (2) focusing on the design, development and impact of e-LKM on student learning outcomes, (3) the context of implementation and the use of e-LKM in education in Indonesia, and (4) media innovation and the role of educators in learning process. The findings of this research recommend the need for equitable distribution of research capacity, deepening pedagogical studies, as well as strengthening collaboration across institutions and regions, as well as sustainable innovation to support digital transformation in higher education to develop more inclusive and sustainable e-LKM in Indonesia.