Internet and Higher Education
Scope & Guideline
Unleashing the Potential of Technology in Higher Education
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Online Learning Environments:
The journal emphasizes research on online learning environments, including the design, implementation, and effectiveness of various online course formats such as MOOCs, blended learning, and fully online courses. - Student Engagement and Motivation:
A core focus is on understanding factors that influence student engagement and motivation in digital learning contexts, exploring how technology can foster community, interaction, and collaboration among students. - Learning Analytics and Self-Regulation:
The journal highlights studies on learning analytics as a means to enhance self-regulated learning, providing insights into how data can inform teaching practices and improve student outcomes. - Social Presence and Community of Inquiry:
Research pertaining to social presence and the Community of Inquiry framework is central, examining how these elements contribute to meaningful online learning experiences. - Impact of Technology on Learning Outcomes:
The journal investigates the impacts of various technologies on learning outcomes, including the effectiveness of tools like AI, gamification, and social media in educational settings.
Trending and Emerging
- AI and Technology Integration:
There is a rising trend in exploring the integration of AI and other advanced technologies in higher education, particularly in areas like peer feedback and personalized learning experiences. - Microlearning and Bite-sized Learning:
Research on microlearning is gaining traction, emphasizing its effectiveness in enhancing learner satisfaction and engagement, particularly in higher education contexts. - Community and Collaboration in Online Learning:
Studies increasingly focus on the importance of community and collaborative tools, such as collaborative argument mapping and social network analysis, in fostering meaningful interactions among students. - Impact of Online Distraction and Engagement Strategies:
Emerging research examines the effects of distractions, such as smartphone use, on student engagement, and explores strategies to mitigate these challenges in online learning environments. - Diverse Learning Contexts and Student Identities:
There is a growing emphasis on understanding diverse learning contexts and student identities, particularly how these factors influence learning experiences and outcomes in online settings.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Instructional Methods:
There is a noticeable decrease in research centered on traditional instructional methods, as the focus shifts towards innovative, technology-driven pedagogies that better suit the evolving educational landscape. - Generalized Online Course Design:
Research that broadly addresses online course design without specific technological or pedagogical innovations appears to be waning, as studies now tend to emphasize unique strategies and tools that foster engagement and learning. - Static Assessment Techniques:
The use of static assessment techniques in online learning, such as traditional quizzes and exams, is less frequently addressed, reflecting a shift towards more dynamic, formative assessment practices that support ongoing learning. - Generic Student Support Services:
There is less emphasis on generic student support services, as recent publications focus more on tailored, technology-enhanced support systems that address specific student needs and contexts.
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