Exploring 30 Years of Research in Learning Technology: An Analysis of the RLT Journal
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| Title: | Exploring 30 Years of Research in Learning Technology: An Analysis of the RLT Journal |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Julie Voce, Liz Bennett, James Brunton, Evana Downes Rolewicz, Michael Flavin, Sarah Honeychurch, Tünde Varga-Atkins |
| Source: | Research in Learning Technology. 2024 32. |
| Availability: | Association for Learning Technology. Gipsy Lane, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BO, UK. e-mail: enquiries@alt.ac.uk; Web site: https://journal.alt.ac.uk |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: | Educational Technology, Educational Research, Computer Simulation, MOOCs, Educational Environment, Correlation, Educational Experience, Educational Policy, Vocabulary, Content Analysis, Global Approach, Language Usage, Role Theory, Geographic Location, Authors, Publications |
| ISSN: | 2156-7069 2156-7077 |
| Abstract: | This paper presents the findings from a research project to analyse 30 years of the "Research in Learning Technology" journal (1993 to 2022). The analysis explores the content of the articles in terms of key topics and their relationship with sector events and policies, discussing key terms such as virtual learning environment, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and virtual reality (VR). It also considers how the terminology used to describe the field has changed over time, starting with a focus on the computer and expanding to include a range of common terms such as e-learning, technology enhanced learning (TEL) and digital. Between 1993 and 2015, issues of the journal were accompanied by editorials. This analysis considers how the role of the editorials helped to shape and establish the journal and influence the field of learning technology to take a more research and theory-based approach. Finally, an analysis of the locations of the authors who have published in the journal has demonstrated a shift from a predominantly UK-based journal to one with more international reach. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1445165 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper presents the findings from a research project to analyse 30 years of the "Research in Learning Technology" journal (1993 to 2022). The analysis explores the content of the articles in terms of key topics and their relationship with sector events and policies, discussing key terms such as virtual learning environment, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and virtual reality (VR). It also considers how the terminology used to describe the field has changed over time, starting with a focus on the computer and expanding to include a range of common terms such as e-learning, technology enhanced learning (TEL) and digital. Between 1993 and 2015, issues of the journal were accompanied by editorials. This analysis considers how the role of the editorials helped to shape and establish the journal and influence the field of learning technology to take a more research and theory-based approach. Finally, an analysis of the locations of the authors who have published in the journal has demonstrated a shift from a predominantly UK-based journal to one with more international reach. |
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| ISSN: | 2156-7069 2156-7077 |
