Handheld Learning - learning with mobile and ubiquitous technologies

Hi all,
We are looking for original work for our online journal, the Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology (www.rcetj.org). Guidelines are below. Please note the initial deadline of April 29, I know that's soon, and that because of the electronic format of the journal, multimedia elements can be embedded in the work. If you have any questions, please contact me privately by email.

Mark

CALL FOR PAPERS

SPECIAL ISSUE OF THE

The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology

UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING IN K-12 EDUCATION

The use of technology in teaching and learning is undergoing a substantial transformation as the tools are getting smaller and more powerful. Consequently, this technology is becoming increasingly ubiquitous in presence and use, with wireless laptops and handheld computers being the prime examples. Ubiquitous computers are highly mobile, provide more opportunities for both collaboration and individualization, and have the potential to provide wireless access to a variety of information sources virtually anytime, anywhere. Moreover, it seems clear that ubiquitous technologies will become an increasingly important part of K-12 education in that they might enable the transition from occasional, supplemental use of computing technologies to more frequent and integrated uses. Thus, it very well may be that ubiquitous technologies will support a true computer revolution in education that has dramatically changed virtually every other information intensive field. The use of ubiquitous technologies for learning is a relatively new field, and the unique nature of the tool itself has opened up new possibilities for research in educational technology. It is important that we begin to explore those possibilities now in anticipation of burgeoning use of ubiquitous computing in classrooms everywhere. This special issue of The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology will explore some of that potential.
   We are soliciting manuscripts that include quantitative and/or qualitative research in the area of the use of ubiquitous computing in teaching and learning, with a specific focus on handhelds and/or laptops. These manuscripts may address, but are not limited to, issues such as 1) ubiquitous technology and knowledge representation; 2) pedagogical issues related to specific grade levels, content/subject areas; 3) technical issues related to the characteristics of ubiquitous technology as a learning tool and implications for implementation on both large and small scales; 4) wireless assessment tools and the assessment of ubiquitous computing projects; 5) the use of ubiquitous computing tools with special-needs students; 6) gender-related issues; 7) ubiquitous computing and digital equity; 8 ) collaboration in ubiquitous computing environments; 9) ubiquitous computing in special education environments and/or with students with special needs; 10) literature reviews of the emerging field; 11) future research agenda for the field.

Manuscripts are to be submitted in APA style.  Please include a one or two-sentence summary of the article that will be used as a link. Abstracts of 100-150 words are required to introduce each article. For more information about the journal and manuscript submissions click here.

Reviewers are chosen for their knowledge and scholarship in the field of educational technology. Manuscripts will be peer reviewed based on the following criteria:

1.   Relevance of the research question(s) to ubiquitous computing.
2.   Grounding of the study in relevant theory and research.
3.   Appropriateness of the methodology.
4.   Validity of the conclusions.
5.   Quality of the writing.
6.   Appropriateness of the media submitted.

Manuscripts for the special issue are due April 29, 2005.  Ongoing submissions focused on research in the area of educational technology will be accepted for future publications. Manuscripts are to be submitted in duplicate via CD-ROM (2 CD’s) to:

Karen Swan, Ed.D.         
Journal Editor               
Research Center for Educational Technology                                     
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