Re-Envisioning Bibliometric Analysis as a Tool for Transforming the Field

Abstract

New digital technologies can help create equitable educational outcomes. We used bibliometric methods, a powerful tool for analyzing large bibliographic datasets, with an open-source software to map the computer-supported collaborative learning literature. Applying a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens, we considered the strengths and weaknesses of this method and analyzed the resulting literature map. We offer recommendations to researchers using similar approaches and re-envision the transformational potential of bibliometric analysis.