Call for Papers - The Journal of Literacy and Technology Fall 2020 Guest Issue
The eLearning Literacy for Suddenly Online - Considerations of Theory, Research, and Practice
GUEST EDITORS: J. D. Wallace, Brian Burton, Bob Chandler, Doug Darby
JLT editorial assistance: Noemi Marin and Nancy Rubin
SEEKING: Authors to contribute scholarship to eLearning literacy for those involved in suddenly online contexts. This would include but is not limited to the 2020 pandemic. However, other situations where learning is migrated suddenly to an online modality include: moving from face to face to online-based institutions; unforeseen separation of physical or temporal proximity; or fiscal exigencies.
Because of an accelerated submission and review process, projects completed or being finalized in terms of their development are most suitable. Content should be empirically grounded in consideration of previous research, current research, or extensive experience from a seasoned practitioner. This special edition is targeting early September 2020 as a publication date with abstracts for consideration due May 30, 2020.
OVERVIEW OF REQUEST: Currently, the “suddenly online” moniker is pervasive without a single scholarly article to its credit. This proposal seeks to claim this conceptual ground. The objective of this special journal edition is to curate eLearning literacy research, theory, and practices as they are being recast in the immediate proximity of the COVID -19 pandemic. One of the advantages of established online journals such as the JLT is its ability to nimbly capture immediately useable: theoretical insights, research observations, and best practices that can be evaluated against short term needs and long term scholarship. It is for these reasons that this timely special edition journal will contextualize eLearning literacy to suddenly online constituencies.
Submissions should affiliate with one of the life-long learning best practice topics listed below. Novel areas, not listed, will also be considered and should be clearly articulated with links to “suddenly online” contexts.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Submit clear identification of which of the areas are being addressed. Submission should include title, an abstract of no more than 400 words, and a rationale of why your submission would contribute to the development and amplification of eLearning literacy of those suddenly online. Include the submission as an email attachment to jd.wallace@acu.edu. These should be done no later than May 30 with manuscripts due June 30th. Initial Decisions regarding status will be rendered by July 31st with revisions finalized by August 31st. Acceptance of the abstract is not a guarantee of acceptance of the article. All draft articles will go through peer - review before final selection.
Abstracts should give a clear sense of the: intent and description of the chapter; scope of any research used with appropriate identification; and theoretical or foundational support for content. In addition to the abstract, please submit an author bio identifying relevant experiences, publications, research interests, and expertise; highest degree earned and granting institution; and reasons why the article contributes to suddenly online learning literacy.
Submitters will be notified as soon as possible as to the fit of their submission. Completed manuscripts are appreciated as quickly as possible, but no later than June 30th. Initial decisions will be made by the end of July with final decisions on revisions expected on August 31st.
“The Journal of Literacy and Technology: An International Online Academic Journal” is an online peer-reviewed international academic journal exploring the complex relationship between literacy and technology in educational, workplace, public, and individual spheres.
JLT editorial assistance: Noemi Marin and Nancy Rubin
SEEKING: Authors to contribute scholarship to eLearning literacy for those involved in suddenly online contexts. This would include but is not limited to the 2020 pandemic. However, other situations where learning is migrated suddenly to an online modality include: moving from face to face to online-based institutions; unforeseen separation of physical or temporal proximity; or fiscal exigencies.
Because of an accelerated submission and review process, projects completed or being finalized in terms of their development are most suitable. Content should be empirically grounded in consideration of previous research, current research, or extensive experience from a seasoned practitioner. This special edition is targeting early September 2020 as a publication date with abstracts for consideration due May 30, 2020.
OVERVIEW OF REQUEST: Currently, the “suddenly online” moniker is pervasive without a single scholarly article to its credit. This proposal seeks to claim this conceptual ground. The objective of this special journal edition is to curate eLearning literacy research, theory, and practices as they are being recast in the immediate proximity of the COVID -19 pandemic. One of the advantages of established online journals such as the JLT is its ability to nimbly capture immediately useable: theoretical insights, research observations, and best practices that can be evaluated against short term needs and long term scholarship. It is for these reasons that this timely special edition journal will contextualize eLearning literacy to suddenly online constituencies.
Submissions should affiliate with one of the life-long learning best practice topics listed below. Novel areas, not listed, will also be considered and should be clearly articulated with links to “suddenly online” contexts.
- Assessment, Standards, and Measurement
- Communication Proficiency
- Instructional Design
- Learning
- Organizational Expertise
- Pedagogy
- Professional Development
- Technology Proficiency
- Theory
- Transparency
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Submit clear identification of which of the areas are being addressed. Submission should include title, an abstract of no more than 400 words, and a rationale of why your submission would contribute to the development and amplification of eLearning literacy of those suddenly online. Include the submission as an email attachment to jd.wallace@acu.edu. These should be done no later than May 30 with manuscripts due June 30th. Initial Decisions regarding status will be rendered by July 31st with revisions finalized by August 31st. Acceptance of the abstract is not a guarantee of acceptance of the article. All draft articles will go through peer - review before final selection.
Abstracts should give a clear sense of the: intent and description of the chapter; scope of any research used with appropriate identification; and theoretical or foundational support for content. In addition to the abstract, please submit an author bio identifying relevant experiences, publications, research interests, and expertise; highest degree earned and granting institution; and reasons why the article contributes to suddenly online learning literacy.
Submitters will be notified as soon as possible as to the fit of their submission. Completed manuscripts are appreciated as quickly as possible, but no later than June 30th. Initial decisions will be made by the end of July with final decisions on revisions expected on August 31st.
“The Journal of Literacy and Technology: An International Online Academic Journal” is an online peer-reviewed international academic journal exploring the complex relationship between literacy and technology in educational, workplace, public, and individual spheres.