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This is a page wherein editors and publishers of books and journals may publicly call for the submission of chapters or articles related to online collaborative learning, for free. For details, please email us. The following calls for chapters and articles are currently listed on this page: (1) Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice (CLOSED - published in 2003) (2) Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in Higher Education (CLOSED - published in 2004) (3) Course Management Systems for Learning: Future Designs (CLOSED - published in 2005) (4) Self, Peer, and Group Assessment in E-Learning (CLOSED - published in January 2006) (5) Enhancing Learning Through Technology (CLOSED - due for publication in 2006) (6) Designing for Networked Communications: Strategies and Development (CLOSED - due for publication in 2006) (7) UCFV Research Review: Teaching and Learning Online (CLOSED - due for publication in 2006) (8) Enhancing Learning Through Human Computer Interaction (CLOSED - due for publication in 2006) (9) Synchronous methods and applications in e-learning (CLOSED - due for publication in 2006) (10) Principles of Effective Online Teaching: A Handbook for Educators Developing E-Learning (CLOSED - due for publication in 2006) (11) Special Issue on Technology for Collaborative Learning (CLOSED - due for publication in 2006) (12) Student Plagiarism in an Online World: Cases and Solutions (open for submissions) (13) British Journal Of Educational Technology Special Topic: The Future Of Learning (open for submissions) ********************* 1) Online Collaborative Learning : Theory and Practice A book edited by Tim S Roberts, Faculty of Informatics and Communication, Central Queensland University ISBN 1-59140-174-7
The following authors contributed chapters to the book:
Sue Bennett, University of Wollongong, Australia Curtis Jay Bonk, Indiana University, USA John Dirkx, Michigan State University, USA Charles Graham, Brigham Young University, USA Albert Ingram, Kent State University, USA Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, Open University ,UK Joanne McInnerney, Central Queensland University, Australia Hanni Muukkonen, Helsinki University, Finland John Nash, Stanford University, USA Rod Nason, Queensland University of Technology, Australia Elsebeth Sorensen, Aalborg University, Denmark Lesley Treleaven, University of Western Sydney, Australia Jörg Zumbach, Heidelberg University, Germany
This book has now been published. It can be ordered from amazon.com You can read a review of the book. You can read another review of this book.
********************* 2) Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in Higher Education A book edited by Tim S Roberts, Faculty of Informatics and Communication, Central Queensland University ISBN 1-59140-409-6
The following authors contributed chapters to the book:
Herman Buelens, K.U.Leuven, Belgium Thanasis Daradoumis, Open University of Catalonia, Spain Simon Heilesen, Roskilde University, Denmark Aditya Johri, Stanford University, USA William Klemm, Texas A&M University, USA Antonio Santos Moreno, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, México Amiram Moshaiov, Tel-Aviv University, Israel Alexandra Okada, Pontifical Catholic University, Brazil Trena Paulus, University of Tennessee, USA Celia T Romm, Wayne State University, USA Lorraine Sherry, RMC Research Corporation, USA Elizabeth Stacey, Deakin University, Australia Valerie Taylor, De Anza College, USA
This book has now been published. It can be ordered from amazon.com.
********************* 3) Course Management Systems for Learning: Future Designs The book "Course Management Systems for Learning: Future Designs" is under contract with Idea Group, Inc The book objectives are: 1. To describe current practices and standards of the CMS 2. To examine the CMS practices that effectively support learning within CMS. 3. To review research-based implications for the design of an effective, learning-centered CMS. 4. To illustrate the functional requirements and learning designs that should be inherent in CMS learning environments. 5. To speculate on a true, next generation of CMS. Inquiries should be sent to Patricia McGee email: PMCGEE@utsa.edu
********************* 4) Self, Peer, And Group Assessment In E-Learning A book edited by Tim S Roberts, Faculty of Informatics and
Communication, Central Queensland University
Overall objectives of the book The book aims to provide relevant theoretical frameworks and latest empirical
research findings in the area of self, peer, and group assessment, as well as
practical examples and reports of case studies. It is intended for professionals
who want to improve their understanding of successes and failures in this area,
and those who are keen to introduce such assessment techniques into their own
teaching, most particularly for those working within a tertiary education
environment. The following authors contributed chapters to the book: Inquiries regarding the book should be sent to: Tim
S Roberts Faculty
of Informatics and Communication Central
Queensland University Bundaberg
Queensland 4670 Australia phone
+61 7 4150 7057 fax +61 7 4150 7090 email t.roberts@cqu.edu.au
5) Enhancing Learning Through Technology
Overall objectives of the book From the perspective of stimulating change and bringing about innovation in design of curricula, the book aims to identify and present, from a principled approach, the latest research, not only on relevant theory and practice, but also in terms of capturing learning designs and best-practice, which demonstrate significant and innovative ways of enhancing learning processes through responsible and meaningful integration of technology in learning environments. It is written for professionals who want to understand the mechanisms of success and failure and for those - mainly within a tertiary education environment - who want to improve their learning designs, building on a deeper theoretical insight into the area. We also believe that the book will be relevant to colleges of education worldwide, students of education and educational technologists and theorists who wish to design for learning and promote debate at master and higher levels of attainment in universities.
This book has now been published.
Inquiries can be directed to both editors:
Dr. Elsebeth Korsgaard Sorensen Aalborg University, Dept. of Communication Kroghstraede 3, DK-9220 Aalborg Oest, DENMARK Phone: (+45) 9635 9077 Fax: (+45) 9815 9434 Email: eks@hum.aau.dk
Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú Hibernia College, Innovative e-Learning/e-Tutoring Churchtown Road, Newcastle West, County Limerick, IRELAND Phone: (+353) 69 61087 Fax: (+353) 69 61087 Email: domurchu1@eircom.net
********************* 6) Designing for Networked Communications: Strategies and DevelopmentThe Overall Objective of the Book The book is meant to further our understanding of ICT-design processes
by identifying strategies employed both by developers and users in the dynamic
processes of creating and using artefacts. The various chapters will present and
reflect on relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research
findings in the area. Bridging the fields of HCI-design
in Computer Science and Computer-mediated Communication in Communication
Studies, the book will represent an interdisciplinary approach that is valuable
for stimulating unconventional thinking and a creative exchange in and across
two important academic and professional fields. This book has now been published Inquiries
can be sent to both editors:
Institute
of Communication Studies, Journalism and Computer Science Roskilde
University, P.O. Box 260, DK 4000 Roskilde, Denmark For additional information on the project, please visit the Designing for Networked Communications web site: http://www.ruc.dk/~simonhei/dnc/ *************** (7) UCFV Research Review: Teaching and Learning OnlineGuest Editor: Dr. Wendy Burton, Manager, UCFV Online The editors of UCFV Research Review invite you to contribute your work for the upcoming October, 2005 issue. The theme of this issue is teaching and learning online. As the
underlying theme is the use of technology in the learning process, topics may
include but are not limited to
The deadline for submission of manuscripts is June 07, 2005. Papers should be 4000–6500 words and written for a varied audience including scholars, interested readers, academics, practitioners, students, and community members. Papers may take a variety of forms including research papers, literature reviews, evaluations, position papers, case studies, creative non-fiction reflections, and instructional development reports. The editorial board will evaluate submissions in terms of suitability, contribution to the field, accuracy and interest. The review process is conducted electronically. Papers are to be submitted in Word or Word Perfect as e-mail attachments to the editor for this issue, Dr. Wendy Burton, and be accompanied by a statement that the manuscript is original material that has not been published and is not currently being considered for publication elsewhere. For more information, please see the Submission Guidelines. UCFV Research Review is a peer-reviewed online journal that will publish 4 issues annually. The topics selected for journal issues are those of regional and wider importance. The Review invites submission from practitioners and scholars working in academic institutions, industry and public and private agencies. Student submissions are also encouraged.*************** 8) Enhancing Learning Through Human-Computer Interaction
ICT has been found to be one of the most potent tools for promoting equity and access to education, and a great resource in bridging the gap of the digital divide. These days, it is evident that some types of ICT affect our everyday activities. The more prominent effects of ICT are observed in the knowledge management industry. Whether it is in business, defense, or space exploration, ICT performs well as an effective front and back end to many of these cutting-edge corporate systems. It is now essential to be kept informed of the latest developments. Educational enterprises also benefit greatly from the advantages of the technological tools offered by ICT. Research reveals that owing to the specialized requirements of distance education, ICTs that enable both synchronous and asynchronous instructional strategies are indispensable for effective learning. The interest is global. Developments in educational technology that implement ICT are continuing to arise throughout the world. Countries in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand, have initiated innovative e-learning environments. Consequently, the developments in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) have assumed greater significance - computers are central in all aspects of life. In many homes, lap-top computers are used for basic operations like e-mail, banking, scanning documents, and controlling household appliances.
The purpose of this project is to document the developments in the use and adoption of ICTs in the educational sector, be it formal or non-formal. Many governments promote virtual learning environments that utilize advanced technologies for teaching and learning. I invite you to be a part of this project by sharing your experiences. You may develop your contribution on any theme as presented in the proposed content list, or on any other theme that falls within the general topic of the book. Relevant statistical details may be furnished at appropriate places with analysis.
The book is entitled Enhancing Learning Through Human Computer Interaction. You are invited to submit, on or before August 15, 2005, a 2-5 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by August 30, 2005 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter organizational guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by no later than November 30, 2005. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a blind review basis. Authors will receive a copy of the book, and every author's contribution will be acknowledged.
The book is scheduled to be published by Idea Group, Inc., http://www.idea-group.com, publisher of the Idea Group Publishing, Information Science Publishing, IRM Press, CyberTech Publishing and Idea Group Reference imprints.
PROPOSED CONTENTS
I. TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT and CHANGE Visualizing and implementing ICT change The role and function of ICT in the universities of the 21st century Information Systems for Higher Education Higher Education Evaluation: Support Systems, Models, Case Studies, etc. Funding for ICT planning Emerging technologies Virtual universities Networking and ICT infrastructure
II. LEARNING THROUGH HCI Synchronous and asynchronous learning Addressing student learning/styles Assessing learning
III. TEACHER and STUDENT USE of HCI The use of HCI in various disciplines Integrating HCI in the curriculum Assessing the use of HCI in teaching and learning Encouraging faculty use of HCI HCI in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Integration of HCI into the classroom Solutions through the classroom use of multimedia Integrating interactivity into asynchronous learning Educational Support Systems: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Training, etc.
IV. HCI SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING HCI and educational collaboration and partnerships Building community on the web HCI collaboration solutions and models Showcasing models of HCI collaboration
V. HCI in EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE Academic services for the information age Edutainment hypermedia systems Management support systems for educational organizations Educational and training design: Support systems, models, case studies, etc Application of instructional design theories Best mix of face-to-face and e-interactions Organizational learning support systems: Organizational dynamics simulation, managerial gaming, etc. Showcasing models of faculty and staff HCI training
Please e-mail all inquiries and proposal submissions to elspeth@rmit.edu.au.
Elspeth McKay, PhD : EDITOR Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow (HCI) RMIT University : School of Business Information Technology
Synchronous methods and applications in e-learning Campus-Wide Information Systems - The international journal of information and learning technology (ISSN 1065-0741)
Special issue on the theme "Synchronous methods and applications in e-learning"
10) Principles of Effective Online Teaching: A Handbook for Educators Developing E-Learning Nicole Buzzetto-More, editor If you have experience with e-learning for more than a year or two, you know the challenges. I invite you to submit a chapter proposal that details your research, your successes, and/ or common failures. Over a decade ago, the internet accompanied by a host of networked digital technologies entered the educational arena. Since that time e-learning has become a part of our common vernacular forever changing our constructs of the 'classroom.' Early adopters of e-learning espoused it benefits and predicted that it would cause a paradigm shift in academia. Although that shift has not fully occurred, numerous projects, programs, and a plethora of research studies have justified the validity and advantages of e-learning as a powerful means of delivering quality education and enhancing classroom-based instruction. As e-learning continues to grow, its growth is hindered by misunderstanding, misinformation, and misuse. This book will assist readers in their understanding of the various approaches, options, and decisions involved in e-learning, as well as by offering an overview of the historical constructs, relevant pedagogical theories, and definitions common to the field. This text seeks to succinctly summarize the core body of knowledge that is fundamental to success in e-learning by bringing together the knowledge and experience of a host of experts. This book will support readers on their journey as they navigate the virtual forest of e-learning and as they modify their teaching, curriculum, assessment, and methods of planning in order to become effective online educators. This book is geared towards university and college educators, secondary school teachers, as well as pre-service teachers who are interested in how e-learning can augment the teaching and learning process and empower both tutors and tutees with the tools and strategies for achieving success in the modern world of academia. Suggested topics for this unique book that is being sponsored by Informing Science Press are noted below. If you would like to recommend a topic not listed, your commentary is welcome. The Basics * What educators need to know before getting involved with e-learning. * History and overview of e-learning. * Information literacy and e-learning. * Digital literacy and e-learning. * Forms of online instruction: fully online, hybrid, and web assisted. Getting Started * Where to begin. * Modifying curriculum and instruction for e-learning. * Concept mapping as a means to build e-learning. * Transitioning from synchronous to asynchronous instruction. * Customizing instruction through e-learning. * Experiences and experiments with Distance Education. What works and what doesn't work. * What is the role of the professor in a world of online learning?
Creating Learning Communities: A Collaborative Approach to e-Learning
* The social aspects of e-learning. * Using Chats and Discussions. * Student verse instructor led discussions. * Requirements for successful online discussions. * Asynchronous verse synchronous communications. * Group work and e-learning. * Team teaching and e-learning. * E-learning and cultural challenges. * Using online communications to foster intercultural understanding and communications.
Pedagogy
* Applying learning theories to e-learning. * The good the bad and the ugly of e-learning. * E-learning and the shift to constructivism. * E-learning and non-traditional learners.
Teaching Methodologies
* Using e-learning to create authentic learning experiences. * Linking searching to critical thinking. * Nurturing self-directed learning through online courses. * Models, simulations, and case studies in e-learning. * Using e-learning to teach hands-on skills. * Creative suggestions for enhancing e-learning. * Finding quality resources to enhance e-learning.
Assessment and e-Learning
* Applying traditional assessment to e-learning. * Alternative assessment and e-learning. * Developing rubrics to successfully evaluate online activities.
Online Learning Programs
* What you should know before creating an online degree program. * Managing an online degree program. * Learning from experience: a case study of an online degree program.
A Comparison of Course Management Systems
What types of Papers will be in the book?
The criterion for chapters is that they say something important and new. The basis for the chapter can be, for example, an empirical (or non-empirical) study you conducted, an application of teaching innovation, or an opinion piece. All chapters should have current, relevant literature reviews. In the end, the question will be, "Will the reader benefit from reading this chapter?"
You are to write for clarity. Use active voice. Use easy-to-read sentence structures. If the reader cannot understand what you mean, you have failed to inform your reader. And so I have failed as an editor.
Schedule for Writing your Chapter
1. Send me your 2-3 page proposal as soon as possible, no later than December 18, 2005. 2. I will respond to your proposal within a month. 3. If accepted, you are to write the chapter and send it to me no later than April 25, 2006 4. I will have your chapters blind reviewed and get my editorial assessment to you by August 5, 2006. 5. Send your revised chapter, authors' biography, and copyright release to me no later than October 10, 2006 6. Publication date: Late Winter/ Early Spring 2007 We will use Web resources and email to develop this book. Your submissions need to be in MS Word format, and uploaded as an attachment to the Open Conference system which can be found at http://elearn.informingscience.net/openconf.php. It is currently open for author sign up and proposal submission. If it is more convenient for you, proposals can be sent to me directly at the email address noted below. Additionally, please consider signing up as a reviewer even if you are not submitting a manuscript. All reviewers will be credited for their work by being listed in the text. There is no key code for reviewer sign up so leave that field blank and click enter.
Send questions to me, Nicole Buzzetto-More, at ... Nabuzzetto-more@umes.edu University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Business and Technology
The working website for the book can be found at http://elearn.informingscience.net/openconf.phppublished by Informing Science Press, a publication arm of the Informing Science Institute
11) Special Issue on Technology for Collaborative LearningAdvanced Technology for Learning (ATL) International Journal Scope This Special Issue of the ATL journal is expected to contain a collection of top quality papers addressing various issues and aspects of applications of advanced technology for collaborative learning (CL): technology for CL, software and hardware systems for CL, communication and interactions in CL, e-Pedagogy, technology for virtual learning communities, CL best cases and practices, etc. Main Topics Main topics include but are not limited to applications of advanced technology for innovative collaborative learning and training: Technology:
Guest Editor
Instructions for Manuscripts The submission deadline is March 15, 2006. Please email your papers (up to 12 pages) as .pdf file to Ekaterina.Prasolova-Forland@idi.ntnu.no. Please include in your email a Subject line: Submission for ATL Special Issue -- Collaborative Learning. Manuscripts should strictly follow the guidelines of IASTED/ACTA Press, which can be found at: http://www.actapress.com/journals/submission.htm. Useful links and hints for authors are also available at http://www.interlabs.bradley.edu/ATL/.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
************************************************ 12) Student Plagiarism in an Online World: Cases and Solutions Edited by Tim S Roberts, Faculty of Business and Informatics, Central Queensland University Call for Chapters - deadline for submission of proposals: July 15, 2006
Inquiries and submissions should be forwarded electronically (Word document preferred) to: Tim S Roberts email t.roberts@cqu.edu.au
************************************************ 13) BRITISH JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL TOPIC: THE FUTURE OF LEARNING The British Journal of Educational Technology provides readers with the widest possible coverage of developments in educational technology world-wide. BJET is a primary source for academics and professionals in the expanding fields of education, training and information technology. The journal is dedicating a special issue in 2007 to the topic of the future of learning. The issue will explore some of the following themes and ideas: how will advances in educational technology and computational information systems help shape the future of learning? what kinds of new pedagogies might result from these technological advances? what new learning management strategies will be supported by new technologies? how will learners develop new and different ways of learning? how will a rapidly globalizing world mobilize and utilize new forms of learning? and, what will all of the above information say about the future of human civilization? Other topic areas will be considered. Deadline for Submissions: December 15, 2006 Guidelines for authors can be found on the Journal website at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/bjet Please submit MS Word essays by email attachment or regular mail to: Dr. Paul Michael Privateer (pprivateer@asu.edu) Consortium for Science and Technology Policy Film and Media Studies Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287-0302 480.965.6776 Submissions can begin being sent on August 20, 2006 Nick Rushby Editor, British Journal of Educational Technology 209 Junction Road, Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0NX UK tel/fax: +44 (0)1444 243092 mobile: +44 (0)7968 721 958 Email: bjeteditor@oxon.blackwellpublishing.com |
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