Embedding Learning Technologies (ELT)

ELT Related Journals

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Active Learning in Higher Education is published twice a year by the Institute for Learning and Teaching and is a refereed journal for the UK Higher Education community dealing with learning issues including learning technologies. The focus is on practical application rather than educational or technological theory.

ALT-J is an international journal published by the Association for Learning Technology and devoted to research into the use of learning technologies in higher education. Topics covered include: innovative teaching, independent and collaborative learning, computer-assisted learning, learner support, interactive media, knowledge representation and acquisition and networking online information. It is published in paper form only, although contents and abstracts are available online.

Ariadne is aimed primarily at subject librarians and others working in academic libraries, though others will find it valuable for its evaluation of resources and services available on the Internet. It also reports on developments within the Electronic Libraries Programme and other UK HE information services. The Web version also contains many additional articles, reviews, features and resource reviews.

The British Journal of Educational Technology covers the whole range of education and training, concentrating on the theory, applications and development of educational technology and communications. The new Colloquium section publishes shorter contributions e.g. summarising work in progress, raising queries, or questioning received wisdom. Full text articles are available online to subscribers only. Tends to focus on schools/FE.

Convergence is a quarterly, refereed academic paper journal which addresses the creative, social, political and pedagogical issues raised by the advent of new media technologies. As a research journal it provides a forum both for monitoring and exploring developments and for publishing vital research. It is a highly theoretical journal which will suit those with a cultural/creative/social studies background.

DeLiberations was developed as part of the eLib (Electronic Libraries) Programme as an ongoing discussion forum and information resource. Material is arranged by discipline and by educational issue, and is regularly added and updated. Content is written by educational developers, librarians and academic staff and includes evaluated case studies of teaching and learning in subject discipline areas, extracts of related published articles, commentary on case studies and articles contributed by readers. Well worth supporting.

Educational Technology and Society is a peer-reviewed journal published in the US but with guest editors who often hail from UK HE. Each issue deals with a specific theme, and carries a mix of invited contributions and peer-reviewed articles. This is a well-thought of and well-edited journal, affiliated with the IFETS discussion forum (see below). Subscription only.

Educom Review, published by EDUCAUSE in the United States, is a bimonthly magazine which explores 'the changing ways we will work, learn, and communicate in the digital world of the 21st century'. In general the focus is on management of information technology infrastuctures and 'culture change', though there are articles by 'on-the-ground' academics. Articles on the web version are searchable by topic.

The e-Journal of Instructional Science and Technology (e-JIST) is an international peer-reviewed electronic journal based at the University of Southern Queensland. It publishes the original work of practitioners and researchers - mainly in distance and 'mixed-mode' education - and considers the implications for the design of instructional materials.

First Monday is a peer-reviewed on line journal on generic aspects of education.

Interactions, the termly electronic journal of the Educational Technology Service at the University of Warwick, aims to keep staff informed about teaching and learning technology methods, media, support and innovation. Though it is aimed primarily at staff at the University of Warwick, it includes articles written by prominent academics around the UK which will be of interest to a wider audience.

International Forum of Educational Technology & Society is probably the largest and most active forum for the discussion of educational technology. Discussion themes are decided by contributors and helpfully summarised after a week or so, while a daily digest of discussion points arrives in your email box.

The Interpersonal Computing and Technology Journal (IPCT-J) is a peer-reviewed journal, published four times a year. The journal's focus is on computer-mediated communication and the pedagogical issues surrounding the use of computers and technology in educational settings. Its content has a definite US focus, although there are quite a few articles and case studies which would be of broader interest.

The Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (JCAL) aims to mediate between educational researchers and the practitioners who apply their research outcomes. The Journal contains refereed and invited papers, research reviews and notes, and book and Internet material reviews. Although it is print-only, an index of articles is available online.

The Journal of Computing in Higher Education is one of the longer established US journals carrying peer-reviewed essays, reviews, reports, and research articles. It aims to contribute to understanding of the issues, problems, and research associated with instructional technology and educational management information systems. Articles representing all aspects of academic and administrative computing are encouraged.

The Journal of Interactive Media in Education (JIME) is an innovative online journal published by the Knowledge Media Institute at the Open University. It aims 'to foster debate on the theoretical and practical aspects of interactive media in education' and 'to publish leading international research on the theories, practices and experiences in the field'. Articles are offered for open peer review as they are received and final versions of articles are published as soon as they complete the review process.

The Journal of Technology Education, a biannual journal published in the US, provides a forum for scholarly discussion on topics relating to technology education. Articles focus on technology education research, philosophy, theory, or practice. In addition, the Journal publishes book reviews, editorials, guest articles, comprehensive literature reviews, and reactions to previously published articles.

The New Academic is the magazine of the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) and is published three times per year. The magazine aims to promote good practice and understanding of the processes involved in teaching and learning. Articles tend to be very informal in style. It is print-only, but contents and article summaries are available online.

New Chalk, a biweekly newsletter published by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the US, explores the idea of networked instructional technologies as the 'new chalk' in the higher education classroom. Each issue focuses on practical examples of how the new technology is being used in teaching, reviews of these models, and readers' comments on articles within the current theme.

ONLINE-ED is a moderated electronic mailing list based at the University of Melbourne in Australia which aims to provide a focus for online education. It is not a 'chat' list but an opportunity for subscribers to hear from an invited authority in the field. The weekly mailout gives concise information to subscribers, and archives of past mailings can also be viewed online.

The Technology Source is aimed at 'educators as they face the challenge of integrating information technology tools in teaching and in managing educational organizations'. Regular sections include commentary, case studies, and staff (faculty) development. Good for keeping abreast with the technology; less so for real educational insights.

The UltiBASE Journal, based at RMIT University in Australia, publishes original research, work-in-progress, personal reflections and interviews with a focus on teaching and learning in the humanities, social sciences and education. Articles include original research or critical reviews of issues in tertiary teaching and reports of teaching and learning innovations (not exclusively technology-based).

Virtual University Journal, published by the Virtual University Press, is an international journal covering the use of communications technologies to facilitate university learning. Papers published are peer reviewed and blind refereed. Access to full text requires a subscription, although abstracts and contents are freely available.