Call for Papers
Theme: Learning in Social Networking Technology
Submit
manuscript: May 20, 2008, Tuesday
Manuscripts are being requested for a special issue of
Educational Media International (ISBN 0952-3987) entitled, “Learning in Social Networking
Technology.” The editor for this special edition is Chih-Hsiung Tu, Ph.D. and
J. Michael Blocher, Ph.D. from the
Social networking technology or Web 2.0 has been prevalent in younger learners. Unlike early generations of computer-mediated communication (CMC), such as threaded discussion board, social networking technology empowers users in generating their own content, UGC (User-generated Content). While the foundation of Web 2.0 is social in nature, much like earlier generations of CMC, the info-structure (UGC) of Web 2.0 is different from its predecessors. In particular, Web 2.0 provides for social interaction among participants in different ways. Web 2.0 can provide for informal learning, as learners adopt it outside of the systematic learning arena. Furthermore, it might be argued that Web 2.0 tools can provide the opportunity to develop community knowledge through group effort within the UGC, which may impact individual learning as well. Educators are unclear about whether Web 2.0 applications support learning and, if so, how learning is supported; therefore, there is hesitancy to adopt and integrate it into more formal learning environments. For example, various social networking technologies focus on different mechanisms and it is unclear how and what these different mechanisms might do to enhance and/or inhibit learning. This begs the question: What learning paradigms and theories should we borrow, or build upon, to understand learning in these new social networking technologies?
This special issue of Educational Media International (EMI) focuses on the theme of “Learning in Social Networking Technology.” It is necessary to examine critically whether learning occurs while engaging within social networking technology. If yes, what learning occurs and how does the learning occur?
Manuscripts that address sound research-based, empirical, and/or data-driven studies in social networking technologies are invited. Manuscripts that focus on research examining theoretical framework for social networking technology are strongly encouraged. Social networking technology refers to blog, wiki, social tagging, social annotations, social bookmarking, and others.
An expert panel of reviewers will review all manuscripts. The review criteria are:
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Instructions for Authors: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/remiauth.html
Important Dates:
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Submit
manuscript: May 20, 2008
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Acceptance
Notification: June 15, 2008
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Final
revised paper due: August 20, 2008
Chih-Hsiung Tu, Ph.D.
Chih.Tu@NAU.EDU 928-523-0671 Fax: 928-523-1929
J. Michael Blocher, Ph.D.
Michael.Blocher@nau.edu,
928-523-1897
Educational Technology, Educational Specialties,
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