E-Learning and Digital Media
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the future of learning in a digital world.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- E-learning and digital pedagogy:
The journal focuses on innovative teaching practices that integrate digital tools into educational settings, emphasizing the development and implementation of e-learning strategies. - Impact of technology on learning outcomes:
Research published in the journal investigates how various technological interventions affect student engagement, achievement, and overall learning experiences. - Blended and online learning environments:
The journal explores the dynamics of blended learning and fully online educational environments, providing insights into their design, effectiveness, and student perceptions. - Educational equity and access:
It addresses issues of access to technology and digital literacy, examining how these factors influence educational equity in diverse contexts. - Teacher training and professional development:
The journal highlights the importance of ongoing training for educators in utilizing e-learning tools effectively, exploring their perceptions and readiness to adopt new technologies. - Emerging technologies in education:
Research on the implications of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and mobile learning, is a core focus, emphasizing their potential in transforming educational practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Experiences during and post-COVID-19:
Research focusing on the adaptations and experiences of students and educators during the COVID-19 pandemic is on the rise, highlighting lessons learned and the future of online learning. - Student engagement and agency:
There is an increasing emphasis on understanding student engagement in online environments, exploring how students interact with content and take ownership of their learning. - Digital literacy and its implications:
Emerging studies are focusing on the importance of digital literacy skills among students and educators, examining how these skills impact learning outcomes and engagement. - Diversity and inclusion in e-learning:
Research addressing diverse learning needs and inclusive practices in digital education is trending, reflecting a growing awareness of the importance of equitable access to e-learning resources. - Gamification and game-based learning:
The incorporation of gamification elements and game-based learning strategies is gaining popularity, with studies investigating their effectiveness in enhancing student motivation and learning outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional face-to-face learning comparisons:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies that directly compare traditional classroom settings with online or blended environments, as the focus shifts to more nuanced explorations of e-learning. - Generalized e-learning frameworks:
Research that presents broad, one-size-fits-all frameworks for e-learning implementation is becoming less common, as the field moves towards more context-specific and tailored approaches. - Static content delivery methods:
There is a waning interest in traditional content delivery methods that do not engage learners interactively, as the field increasingly emphasizes active learning and student engagement. - Focus on solely technological aspects:
Studies that concentrate exclusively on the technological features of e-learning platforms without considering pedagogical implications are becoming less prominent, reflecting a shift towards holistic approaches that integrate technology with teaching methodologies.
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