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Dr. Siu Cheung KONG Prof. Fu-Yun YU

ICCE 2010 Special Session A Meet the Associate Editors of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning (RPTEL). Dr. Siu Cheung KONG Prof. Fu-Yun YU. The Journal of RPTEL. Official journal of the APSCE (the auspice of ICCE) http://www.worldscinet.com/rptel/rptel.shtml.

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Dr. Siu Cheung KONG Prof. Fu-Yun YU

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  1. ICCE 2010 Special Session AMeet the Associate Editors ofResearch and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning(RPTEL) Dr. Siu Cheung KONG Prof. Fu-Yun YU

  2. The Journal of RPTEL Official journal of the APSCE (the auspice of ICCE) http://www.worldscinet.com/rptel/rptel.shtml

  3. Brief of RPTEL • Publication nature: A multidisciplinary refereed journal • Commencement year: 2006 • Publication frequency: 3 times a year • Publication information: • Before 2011: World Scientific Publishing Company (WSPC) • From 2011: An open access, online only journal

  4. Aim of RPTEL • Goal: • To contribute to successful translation of theory into practice for technology enhanced learning • To contribute to widespread impact of technology enhanced learning in real-world educational contexts • Objectives: • To lead the advance in theories and practices for technology enhanced learning • To lead the promotion of technology enhanced learning across different educational contexts

  5. Position of RPTEL • Roles: • A disseminator of rigorous research on all aspects of the use of technology for enhancing learning • A catalyst for multidisciplinary dialog among researchers and practitioners in the field of technology enhanced learning • Targets: • Research studies within or involving countriesin the Asia-Pacific region

  6. Scope of RPTEL:The Target Theme Learning and cognition Education Technology • Technology use for enhancing learning • Design; Construction; Implementation; Evaluation • Learning with the use of technology • Individual level; Group level; Organizational level; Societal level • Contexts of learning design interacting with and translating into practice • Environmental context; Social context; Cultural context

  7. Scope of RPTEL:The Target Research • Research types: • Conceptual research from the theoretical perspectives • Praxis research on the interface between theory and practice • Empirical research on the evidence-based practices • Technology used: • All forms of technology that may enhance learning opportunities • Not restricted to information and communications technologies • Learning settings: • Formal learning settings (e.g., schools, universities or colleges) • Organizationaltrainingsettings (e.g., business or government organizations) • Other informal learning settings

  8. Editors in RPTEL • Executive Editor: • Daniel Suthers (University of Hawaii at Manoa , USA) • Associate Editors: • Siu Cheung Kong (Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong) • Tanja Mitrovic (University of Canterbury, New Zealand) • Peter Reimann (University of Sydney, Australia) • Su Luan Wong (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia) • Fu-Yun Yu (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)

  9. Annual Report from Executive Editor:Main Challenges in 2010 • In terms of journal impact: • Indexing • In terms of manuscript recruitment: • Number • Quality • In terms of manuscript management: • Status check

  10. Annual Report from Executive Editor:Major Recommendations for 2011 • In terms of manuscript recruitment: • Making earlier invitation of ICCE papers • Encouraging postgraduate students in manuscript submission • In terms of manuscript management: • Establishing an online journal management system • In terms of publication mode: • Making RPTEL as an online journal for open access

  11. Review for RPTEL

  12. Manuscript Preparation • Abstract: Research highlights and future work • Introduction: Research motivations • Background: Research framework with solid theoretical underpinnings • Methodology: Research methods with careful design and justifications • Results and Discussions: Research results with strong argumentations • Conclusion: Research summary and future work • References: References cited in the manuscript

  13. Publication Criteria • The topic is relevant to the purpose and scope of RPTEL • Also theme of special issues, if applicable • The content is of interest to readers of RPTEL • The methodology is scholarly approach to formal research • Empirical or technical • The findings are significant in terms of theory and/or practice • The references are adequate and relevant • The structure is clear with identifiable focus • The argument is logical with coherent sequence • The manuscript is written in good English

  14. Publication Tips • Proper formatting • Well-structured organization • Suitable paragraphing • Clear presentation • Continuous review

  15. Publication Subcommittee of APSCE • Members: • Daniel Suthers [Chair, Executive Editor] (University of Hawai'i at Manoa, USA) • Kinshuk (Athabasca University, Canada) • Gautam Biswas (Vanderbilt University, USA) • Siu Cheung Kong (The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong) • Fu-Yun Yu (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan) • RPTEL will be an open access, online only journal from 2011. • The Editorial Board of RPTEL will be re-organized.

  16. ICCE 2010 Special Session AMeet the Associate Editors ofResearch and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning(RPTEL) Thank You! Dr. Siu Cheung KONG Prof. Fu-Yun YU

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