introducing the journal of online learning research
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The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) just announced the start of a new peer-reviewed, open access publication called the Journal of Online Learning Research. It is an international journal devoted to the theoretical, empirical, and pragmatic understanding of technologies and their impact on primary and secondary pedagogy and policy in primary and secondary (K-12) online and blended environments. This webinar will delve into the focus and scope of the journal, what types of manuscripts the editorial team are looking for, the review process, and suggestions for proposing future special issues.TRANSCRIPT
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Leanna ArchambaultAssociate ProfessorArizona State University
Kathryn KennedySenior ResearcherMVU’s MVLRI
Introducing the Journal of Online Learning Research
• History of the Journal• Scope, focus, & emphasis • Submission & review processes• Special issues• Current stats & expectations• Questions?
Agenda
• 2010-2011 – Rick Ferdig, Cathy Cavanaugh, Joe Freidhoff, Susan Lowes, and Niki Davis IJKOBL
• 2013 – SITE Conference – Need to find a publisher – Proposal submitted to AACE
• 2014 – AACE accepted proposal• 2015 – First issue will be published Spring
History of the Journal
• Peer-reviewed, quarterly publication• Open access• International• Theoretical, empirical, and pragmatic• Understanding technology and their impact on
primary and secondary pedagogy and policy in K-12 online and blended environments
Scope
JOLR is focused on publishing manuscripts that address online learning, catering particularly to the educators who research, practice, design, and/or administer in primary and secondary schooling in online settings.
Focus
• JOLR is both international and interdisciplinary• Looking for qualitative, quantitative, and
mixed methods research from multiple fields and disciplines that have a shared goal of improving K-12 education
• Highlighting implications for research, policy, and practice.
Emphasis
• AACE’s publication system – aace.org/ • Click on “Publications”• Click on “Author Guidelines & Submissions”
Submission & Review Processes
• APA format; no more than 30 pages, double-spaced, including references and images
• Review process:1. Reviewed first by co-editor-in-chiefs2. If article meets scope and format, sent to
three reviewers3. Reviews due within a month4. Decision made and sent to authors
Submission & Review Processes
• 1-2 issues a year will be special issues• Note: Guest editors can only be author or co-author
on one of the articles in special issue• Submit a proposal to us, and include:
• Topic and description of special issue and relevance of that topic to the field
• Timeline for special issue• CVs of guest editor(s)• Potential authors for special issue
Special Issues
• Began accepting submissions in August 2014• Received 7 papers total
• 4 were editorially rejected• 1 rejected after review• 2 are still out for review
• Current expectations:• 4-5 articles per issue• 3-4 issues per year
Current Stats and Expectations
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