Research advancement and foci of mobile technology-supported music education: a systematic review and social network analysis on 2008-2019 academic publications.

This study reviewed the mobile technology-supported music education (MTSME) studies published in several academic databases, namely Scopus, WOS, ERIC, and RILM, from 2008-2019. Based on the technology-based learning model, the application domains, research issues, sample groups, research methods, adopted devices, and learning strategies were examined. In addition, visual categorization analysis was conducted to further analyze the keywords adopted in the studies. The results show that the number of MTSME studies increased in the time period. It was also found that a majority of studies mainly focused on learner perceptions (e.g. learning reception, learning attitude, and learning motivation). Tablet computers were the most frequently adopted mobile devices. In terms of learning strategies, guided learning, project-based learning, and inquiry-based learning were extensively used in the MTSME studies. In addition, the results of the keyword analysis showed three thematic clusters of MTSME studies, namely "mobile technology-supported teaching management and learning design," "developing appropriate music educational resources for different educational levels," and "mobile technology facilitated learning motivation in music education." According to the research results, several suggestions for future research are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]