International Journal of Learning Technology
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Learning in a Digital Age.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Educational Technology Integration:
The journal explores how technology can be effectively integrated into educational practices to enhance learning outcomes. This includes research on learning management systems, mobile learning, and the use of immersive technologies. - Student Engagement and Experience:
A significant focus is on understanding factors that influence student engagement and satisfaction in online and blended learning environments. This includes studies on self-efficacy, motivation, and the user experience with learning technologies. - Adaptive and Personalized Learning:
The journal emphasizes research on adaptive learning technologies and personalized instructional approaches, which cater to diverse learner needs and promote self-regulated learning. - Impact of COVID-19 on Education:
There is a consistent focus on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for educational practices, including the transition to online learning, challenges faced by educators and students, and innovative solutions developed in response. - Pedagogical Strategies and Innovations:
Research on innovative pedagogical approaches, such as flipped classrooms, blended learning, and collaborative learning, is a core area of interest, examining their effectiveness in various educational settings. - Assessment and Evaluation in Learning:
The journal addresses issues related to assessment methods, including the evolution of technology-based assessment and challenges in distance assessment, providing insights into best practices and frameworks.
Trending and Emerging
- Emotional and Psychological Factors in Learning:
There is a growing emphasis on understanding how emotional and psychological factors, such as anxiety, motivation, and stress, influence learning outcomes and technology acceptance among students and educators. - Social Justice and Equity in Education:
Recent publications highlight the importance of social justice and equity in educational technology, with research focusing on culturally relevant teaching practices and the experiences of diverse learner populations. - Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK):
The integration of TPACK as a framework for understanding teachers' knowledge and skills in using technology for pedagogy has gained prominence, particularly in relation to teacher training and professional development. - Data-Driven Decision Making in Education:
Emerging themes include the use of data analytics and machine learning techniques to inform educational practices, such as predicting student engagement and understanding learning behavior. - Remote and Hybrid Learning Innovations:
Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a significant trend towards exploring innovations in remote and hybrid learning, including the effectiveness of various teaching methods and technologies in these contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Learning Theories:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focusing on traditional learning theories without the integration of technology. The shift towards more technology-driven pedagogical frameworks reflects a broader trend in educational research. - General EdTech Innovations:
Research that broadly covers educational technologies without a specific focus on their application or impact has seen a decline. The journal now favors studies that provide empirical evidence or case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of specific technologies. - Static Learning Environments:
Studies centered on static, non-interactive learning environments have become less frequent, as the journal increasingly prioritizes research on dynamic and interactive learning technologies. - Non-Digital Learning Methods:
There is a waning interest in exploring non-digital learning methods or traditional classroom settings, as the focus shifts towards understanding the complexities of digital and hybrid learning environments.
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