Needs Analysis of Digital Learning Media Development in Middle School Social Studies Learning in Singaraja, Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the needs of developing digital learning media in Social Science learning in Junior High Schools in Singaraja City. This study used qualitative research methods. The subjects of this study were Junior High Schools in Singaraja City, Junior High School Social Science teachers and Junior High School students in Singaraja City. Data collection techniques using document studies, interviews and observations. Data analysis used qualitative data analysis. The results of data analysis show that the types of digital media used by science teachers are powerpoint, concept maps, pictures, and globes. Not many Junior High School Social Science teachers in Singaraja City are able to develop learning media independently. Meanwhile, the needs analysis shows that the development of digital learning media in Social Science learning in Junior High Schools in Singaraja City is very much needed by both teachers and students. First, Junior High School Social Science teachers in Singaraja City have not been able to develop digital learning media independently. Second, Social Science teachers in Singaraja City mostly only use available learning media, which are not necessarily relevant to students' learning needs. Third, students are more enthusiastic in using learning media made by the teacher together with students. Fourth, digitalization in the learning process is a necessity that requires teachers and students to collaboratively develop learning media.