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 1

The Journal of RPTEL Official journal of the APSCE (the auspice of ICCE) 2

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 3

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 4

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 countries in the Asia- Pacific region 5

Scope of RPTEL: The Target Theme 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 Learning and cognition EducationTechnology 6

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) Organizational training settings (e.g., business or government organizations) Other informal learning settings 7

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) 8

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 9

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 10

Review for RPTEL 11

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 12

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 13

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

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 The Editorial Board of RPTEL will be re-organized. 15

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