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>Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:02:15 +0900
CALL FOR PAPERS
SUBMISSION DUE DATE: March 1, 2009
International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments /
IJVPLE
Official publication of the Information Resources Management Association
www.igi-global.com/ijvple
Editor-in-Chief: Michael Thomas Ph.D.
Published: Quarterly (both in Print and Electronic form)
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Dr Axel Bruns (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)
Dr Edward Castronova (Indiana University, USA)
Professor Thomas M. Connolly (University of the West of Scotland, UK)
Gavin Dudeney (The Consultants-e, Spain)
Professor Steve Higgins (University of Durham, UK)
Professor Dr Rob Koper (Open University of the Netherlands, The
Netherlands)
Professor Agnes Kukulska-Hulme (Open University, UK)
Professor Robin Mason (Open University, UK)
Dr Hayo Reinders (RELC, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education,
Singapore)
Roo Reynolds (Portfolio Executive for Social Media, BBC Vision, UK)
Dr Niall Sclater (Open University, UK)
George Siemens (University of Manitoba, Canada)
Professor Dr Jeroen van Merrienboer (Open University of the
Netherlands, The
Netherlands)
Professor Mark Warschauer (University of California, Irvine, USA)
MISSION OF IJVPLE
Prospective authors are invited to submit manuscripts for possible
publication in the
International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments.
The primary
objective of IJVPLE is to study and disseminate research about the
design,
development and evaluation of online learning. IJVPLE is committed to
encouraging
the best teaching and learning practices by examining the role of
technology
enhanced learning in the emerging area of virtual and personal learning
environments.
The International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning
Environments provides
readers with a comprehensive coverage of developments in learning
technologies
for an international readership of educators and trainers. The journal
is a primary
source for academics, professionals, corporate trainers and policy
makers in
information and communications technologies. The journal publishes
work of a high
standard on a range of fields associated with Course Management
Systems (CMS),
Learning Management Systems (LMS), Virtual Learning Environments (VLE),
Personalized Learning Environments (PLE), Social Networking Software
(SNS), and
3D virtual worlds, including for example Second Life (SL).
Articles published in the journal cover the whole range of education
and training,
concentrating on the theory, application and development of learning
technologies.
There is a particular interest in the application of new and emerging
information and
communications technologies in education and training.
RECOMMENDED TOPICS
Topics to be discussed in this journal include (but are not limited
to) the following:
* Computer Mediated Communication
* Computer Mediated Conferencing
* Blended Learning
* e-Assessment
* Virtual Learning Environments
* 3D Online Worlds
* Gaming and Learning
* e-learning
* e-portfolios
* Web-based learning (WBL)
* Lifelong learning
* Intelligent content
* Adaptive and intuitive environments
* Responsive environments
* Mobile learning environments and applications
* Computer Aided Language Learning (CALL)
* Platforms and authoring tools
* Educational MashUps
* Networks/Grids for learning
* Knowledge management and learning
* Collaborative learning
* Applications of the Semantic Web
* Remote and virtual laboratories
* Multimedia applications and virtual reality
* Emerging technologies
SUBMITTING PAPERS TO IJVPLE
Prospective authors should note that only original and previously
unpublished
articles will be considered. INTERESTED AUTHORS MUST CONSULT THE
JOURNAL'S GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSIONS at http://www.igi-
global.com/development/author_info/guidelines submission.pdf PRIOR TO
SUBMISSION. All article submissions will be forwarded to at least 3
members of the
Editorial Review Board of the journal for double-blind, peer review.
Final decisions
regarding acceptance/revision/rejection will be based on the reviews
received from
the reviewers. All submissions must be forwarded electronically to
[log in to unmask] NO LATER THAN March 1, 2009.
BOOK REVIEWS
IJVPLE publishes reviews of recently published books relating to the
use of
information and communication technologies and education. Book reviews
should be
not more than 2,000 words in length, including references. The
following information
should be provided below the book title:
* Author
* Publisher
* Date of publication
* Number of pages
* ISBN
* Price
The book should be briefly summarized, referring to the sequence of
chapters,
before engaging in a critical analysis of the contents. Book reviews
should normally
include reference to research in relevant or related areas. Reviews
should be
submitted to: [log in to unmask]
PUBLISHER
The International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning
Environments is
published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the
"Information
Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference) and "Medical
Information
Science Reference" imprints. For additional information regarding the
publisher,
please visit www.igi-global.com.
All inquiries and submissions should be directed to the attention of:
Michael Thomas Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
www.igi-global.com/ijvple
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