Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.-
File
The submission file is in Microsoft Word (preferred) or Rich Text Format (RTF) document file format. -
Format
The text is double-spaced and uses a 12-point font and Times New Roman font.
Tables, Figures & Graphics: The format of headings, tables, figures, citations, references, and other details should follow the latest APA (http://www.apa.org) style. -
References
Citations should strictly follow the latest American Psychological Association (APA) style guide, and, where available, URLs for the references have been provided. -
Length
Articles should not exceed 15 double-spaced pages. The length should be appropriate for the topic and focus. -
Originality
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor). -
Title Sheet
Complete the submission title sheet, but do not include a title page with the manuscript. Manuscripts are blind reviewed, so there should be no indication of the author(s) identity on the pages. You may submit both title sheet and manuscript, as specified in the Handling of Manuscripts section. -
Publishing Agreement
Complete and submit the Publishing Agreement Statement.
Articles
Information for Authors
When preparing articles for the journal, authors should keep the following in mind:
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Clearly identify your topic and goals.
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Show the significance of the topic to the field. Why is the information, and an understanding of
it, needed?
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Consider the methods used to investigate your topic. Are your research methods appropriate
and adequate for the task?
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Clearly identify and state your findings.
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Show how your work advances knowledge in the field.
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Place your findings within the contents of the current scholarly inquiry of the topic.
The Journal is a peer-reviewed document, and reviewers are asked to consider specific areas when considering an article for publication. Authors should keep the following review criteria in mind when preparing their articles:
Content
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Content: The submission expands or updates research in education and technology; assessment and retention strategies; and/or access and student mobility. The information provided contributes to the knowledge base.
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Audience: The content is of broad interest to educators in general or practitioners in the field of technology and education.
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Usefulness: The information helps educators improve their effectiveness. Specifically suggests applications.
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Rigor: The submission is based on valid and reliable information, documentation or sound concepts; content is empirically, logically and/or theoretically supported.
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Clear Focus: Central ideas, findings and conclusions control the article. Has a clear main point.
Readability
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Interest: The information captures the reader’s attention.
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Understandable: Language is easy to understand, and the information flows well. Paragraphs
are well sequenced and ideas flow logically.
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Mechanics: Correct grammar and spelling, follows latest APA style rules, as well as Journal
requirements for font type and size, page limits and other considerations.
Copyright Notice
Copyright
Authors will retain their copyright and the publication of their work will be simultaneously subject to the Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA license . Authors are permitted and encouraged to disseminate their work through institutional telematic archives, repositories or on their web page as long as initial publication in this journal is indicated.
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