Themes in Science and Technology Education will devote a special issue to research perspectives and innovative approaches about the Educational Web 2.0.
In recent
years, Web 2.0 applications such as blogs, wikis, social networking, podcasting,
media sharing etc., have received intense and growing educational and research
interest. The aim of this special issue is to provide a set of high-quality
scientific papers that present original empirical research, pedagogical
innovations validated by research, research reviews, theoretical perspectives or
practical applications. Authors are invited to submit original papers on
research results or novel applications of Web 2.0 in teaching and learning.
The orientation of the papers is towards studies that take into account recent
theoretical advances, empirical findings and technological developments. It is
envisioned that high quality research-based products and procedures are required
for advancing the application of emerging Web 2.0 technologies in education.
Themes within the scope of this special issue include but are not
limited to:
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Web 2.0 technologies in primary and secondary
education
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Web 2.0 technologies in higher and tertiary education
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Web 2.0 and lifelong Learning
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Pedagogy 2.0 and Web 2.0 based learning
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Educational Web 2.0 and teachers' preparation
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Social Networks for learning and knowledge sharing
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Web 2.0 and Learning Design
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Web-based collaborative learning
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Virtual Learning Environments
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E-Content - Development and Delivery
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Online course design and development
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Design and development of web-based learning
environments
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Web 2.0-based learning and assessment
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Ubiquitous and mobile learning
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Socio-cultural issues and Web 2.0 learning
IMPORTANT DATES Expression of
interest: September 15, 2012 Submission
deadline: October 15,
2012 Author's
Notification: November 15, 2012 Final
Camera-Ready Submission: December 15,
2012