Research in Learning Technology
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Global Collaboration in Learning Technology Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Integration of Technology in Learning:
The journal explores how various technologies, such as VR, AR, and mobile learning tools, are integrated into educational practices and their impact on student learning outcomes. - Assessment and Evaluation in Digital Contexts:
Research on the effectiveness of assessment methods, including online assessments and feedback mechanisms, is a key focus area, emphasizing how technology can improve evaluation processes. - Student and Educator Perspectives:
The journal publishes studies that capture the perspectives and experiences of both students and educators regarding the use of technology in learning environments. - Open Educational Resources (OER):
There is a consistent emphasis on the development, implementation, and impact of Open Educational Resources, highlighting their role in promoting accessible education. - Pedagogical Innovations:
The journal investigates innovative pedagogical approaches, such as flipped classrooms and blended learning, especially how they leverage technology to enhance engagement and learning. - Digital Competence and Teacher Training:
Research related to educators' digital competencies and professional development in using educational technologies is a significant theme, focusing on preparing teachers for modern classrooms.
Trending and Emerging
- Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education:
There is a growing interest in the use of VR and AR technologies to enhance learning experiences, particularly in fields such as science education and special needs education. - Online Learning and Student Engagement:
Research focusing on strategies to improve student engagement in online learning environments has become a prominent theme, reflecting ongoing developments in digital education. - Impact of COVID-19 on Learning Technologies:
The pandemic has catalyzed research into emergency remote teaching and the effectiveness of various digital tools, highlighting adaptive practices and lessons learned. - Social Media and Learning Communities:
Emerging studies are exploring how social media platforms facilitate learning and collaboration among students and educators, indicating a trend towards informal learning environments. - Technostress and Educator Well-being:
There is an increasing focus on the psychological impacts of technology use among educators, particularly regarding technostress, and its implications for teacher satisfaction and effectiveness.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Teaching Methods:
There has been a noticeable reduction in research centered around conventional pedagogical approaches, as the journal shifts towards more technologically integrated methodologies. - General ICT Applications:
Studies focusing broadly on ICT applications without a specific educational context are becoming less frequent, indicating a move towards more targeted research that links technology directly to learning outcomes. - Physical Learning Environments:
Research that emphasizes physical classroom settings without considering digital enhancements or hybrid models is diminishing, as the emphasis on blended and online learning environments grows. - Non-Digital Assessment Methods:
There is a decline in studies that discuss traditional assessment techniques that do not incorporate or explore digital tools, reflecting a transition towards digital assessment strategies. - One-size-fits-all Learning Approaches:
The journal increasingly favors research that addresses differentiated and personalized learning experiences, leading to a decline in studies proposing uniform teaching methods.
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