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Call for Chapter Proposals: Disruptive and Emerging Technologies

Deadline: May 31, 2019

New technological developments are rapidly altering the business and social landscape, as we know it. We now control our homes from the touch of a button, ask chatbots for movie or restaurant recommendations, ride in autonomous cars, and have wearable devices, which allow us the ability to monitor our health remotely. Furthermore, mobile technology, social media, and cloud computing bring people together from all over the world, allowing equal access, and contribute to a global marketplace. In order to stay competitive, institutions of education must provide an emphasis on the wide-range of skills and experiences needed to contribute to a 21st century workforce. As new technologies emerge and even disrupt, there will be a demand for new forms of education and deeper learning.

Currently, we are in the process of editing a forthcoming publication entitled Disruptive and Emerging Technology Trends Across Education and the Workplace. The book will focus on the latest classroom and organizational research including the benefits and challenges of adopting such disruptive technologies and it will be published by IGI Global, an international publisher of progressive academic research. We would like to take this opportunity to cordially invite you to submit your work for consideration in this publication. Please visit https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/3998 for more details regarding this publication. You can also find detailed manuscript formatting and submission guidelines at http://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you very much for your consideration of this invitation.
Best wishes,

Julie A. Delello, Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Tyler, USA
jdelello@uttyler.edu
Rochell R. McWhorter, Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Tyler, USA
RMcWhorter@uttyler.edu

Editors
Disruptive and Emerging Technology Trends Across Education and the Workplace

Call for Chapters: Emerging Techniques and Applications for Blended Learning in K-20 Classrooms

Editors

Lydia Kyei-Blankson, Ph.D., Illinois State University, USA
Esther Ntuli, Ed. D., Idaho State University, USA
Mohamed Nur-Awaleh, Ph.D., Illinois State University, USA

 

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: February 9, 2019
Full Chapters Due: March 26, 2019
Submission Date: July 30, 2019

Introduction

The learning environment as we know it has changed considerably. Gone are the days when the only learning option was a face-to-face classroom experience where the teacher came in and delivered a lesson or lecture on the topic of the day. Now, many learning options are possible in education, from traditional to blended/hybrid to fully online. To teach in these environments, educators have adopted a variety of pedagogical strategies and innovative technologies to enable learning. Of the three delivery formats, the blended mode, which involves the fusion of online and traditional face-to-face instruction and learning activities, is often said to have the most potential to provide the best learning environment. Many institutions are opting for the blended approach because of the belief that it offers “the best of both worlds”. As blended learning continues to evolve and expand, it is important that information regarding what the best educators do and what constitutes the most ideal combination of online and traditional pedagogical strategies in blended education and at all levels needs to be illuminated and shared as blended instruction does not come in a single formula.

Objective

The aim of this book is to provide an opportunity for educators to learn pedagogical strategies and technologies that have been successfully applied in blended instruction. In addition, the student outcomes from the use of these techniques will be presented. This book will be organized into various sections, each chapter authored by best practices educators in K-20 classrooms. The chapters in this book will highlight the strategies used and successes with teaching and learning that have occurred with the use of these techniques in blended education.

Target Audience

This book is intended for educators who teach or plan to teach in blended learning environments. The goal is to provide instructors with evidence-based strategies for teaching blended classes at all levels of education. To date, such information which is not readily available is necessary to help instructors and students succeed in this learning environment. In addition to the goal stated above, the content of this publication will provide a body of knowledge that will lead to the further development of the studies that focus on the area of blended education.

Recommended Topics

  • Best practices in blended education
  • Innovative strategies in blended education
  • Pedagogical strategies used in blended instruction in elementary, secondary, and/or tertiary education
  • Innovative technologies applied in blended instruction in elementary, secondary, and/or tertiary education
  • Student outcomes with the use of best practices in blended instruction
  • Assessing Blended learning

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before January 25, 2019, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at http://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project. Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication. All proposals should be submitted through the E-Editorial DiscoveryTM online submission manager. Full chapters must be submitted by March 26, 2019. Authors will be notified by May 24, 2019 about the status of their chapters and be provided suggestions for improvement after a double-blinded review process. All final submissions will be expected by July 30, 2019.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2019.

Important Dates

March 26, 2019: Full Chapter Submission
May 10, 2019: Peer Review Process
May 24, 2019: Return review feedback to Authors
June 21, 2019: Revised Chapter Submission
July 30th, 2019: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Dr. Lydia Kyei-Blankson – lkyeibl@ilstu.edu

Dr. Esther Ntuli – ntulesth@isu.edu

Dr. Mohamed Nur-Awaleh – manuraw@ilstu.edu

Call for Proposals: Supporting and Engaging Online Learners International Perspectives in Higher Education

We invite diverse individuals from across the globe who represent various facets of higher education including (but not limited to) academic and student affairs/services professionals, and administrators to join us in creating this unique resource. This volume of the Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning book series will illuminate international perspectives on supporting and engaging online learners. We seek colleagues to provide scholarly, research-based narratives or strategies for improving practice – particularly with regard to “out of class” support and engagement structures for online students. This volume will provide insight into how universities are creating ecosystems that are inclusive for online students.

The book will be a book under the series:
Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning by Emerald Publishing.

An edited volume by:
Dr. Jaimie Hoffman
Director of Student Affairs & Learning, Noodle Partners
Associate Lecturer, University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Dr. Patrick Blessinger
Research Scientist, International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association
Adjunct Associate Professor of Education, St. John’s University

Dr. Enakshi Sengupta
Director, Center for Advanced Research in Education (HETL)
Managing Editor, Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education

Timeline

  • Call for Chapter Proposals: February 22, 2019
  • Chapter Proposal Submission Deadline: March 25, 2019
  • Notification of Acceptance: April 25, 2019
  • Authors Submit First Draft of Chapters Due: July 31, 2019
  • Blind Peer Review Process: August 20- September 17, 2019
  • Peer Review Results Returned to Authors: October 15, 2019
  • Authors Send Final Full Chapters Due: November 12, 2019
  • Target Book Release: July 2020

Purpose

This volume will provide educators with an understanding of the needs of online learners and strategies for supporting those needs. Enrollment trends illustrate an increase in enrollment of students in online education – with an increase from 4.5 million to 5.2 million undergraduates from 2012 to 2016 and a larger increase in graduate students of 3.2 million in 2012 to 5.8 million in 2016. In fact, 30% of students in the United States take at least one course online (Allen & Seaman). There’s no doubt that the future of higher education will evolve and even likely rely upon online learning as a method for increasing access to higher education. As high as 20% of students drop out (Nistor & Neubauer, 2010; Crawley & Fetzner, 2013) before completing their degree. All students, including online students do better academically when they feel valued, welcome, and supported (Ludwig-Hardman & Dunlap, 2003), thus it’s important to understand and unpack best practices in supporting online students.

Volume Topics

Although not a comprehensive list, the following topic areas are provided as a starting point for potential chapter authors to see how they might contribute to the volume.

Section One
The first section of this volume (principles and framework) will explore some foundational elements of supporting online learners by first uncovering the growing trends in online education, examining the needs of online students broadly and among sub groups (e.g. undergraduate and graduate students and students within various disciplines), discussing some basic commitments for supporting the needs of online learners, and strategies for creating a comprehensive support system inclusive of online learners.

Section Two
The second section of the volume (best practices) will be strategy/best practice-based allowing for the opportunity to focus on specific aspects of supporting online students such as: mental health counseling, disability accommodations, engagement in co-curricular activities/involvement opportunities, career development support, alumni engagement, academic skills development (e.g. tutoring and writing support) student conduct processing, and assistance with health services. The best practice section of the book will comprise a series of vignettes and case studies where authors share their best practices or research and the outcomes associated with those practices.

Questions?

Please contact Jaimie Hoffman at jaimielhoffman@gmail.com or Patric Blessinger at patrickblessinger@gmail.com.

https://sites.google.com/view/seonlinelearners/home

Call for Proposals: “Research Methods in Learning Design and Technology”

Title of this edited volume: “Research Methods in Learning Design and Technology”
 
There are already several confirmed book chapters but I am looking to include five or six additional chapters to the book.

Introduction and Objectives:

This edited volume serves to combine knowledge related to research methodologies in the instructional design and technology (IDT) field. It will address questions such as: How has our research methodologies evolve? What are the methodologies that can be used to investigate traditional and new research environments? How can we apply innovative research methodologies to address questions related to learning, design, and technology? This edited volume will provide IDT scholars with a solid foundation of the different methods that can be taken to investigate a research problem. This knowledge aids researchers in the understanding of the rationale for the application of specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, process, and analyze information applied to understand a research question.


The objectives of this book are to:

  • Present a historical overview of how different methodologies have adapted to the new and changing learning environments

  • Illustrate how different methodologies can be used to investigate topics related to IDT

  • Explore benefits and drawbacks to different types of research methodologies in research related to the IDT research

  • Discuss the future of research methodologies in the IDT field

Deadlines:

Proposal Submission Deadline: March 1, 2019

Full Chapters Due: August 30, 2019

This publication is anticipated to be released in 2020.

For more information: http://tiny.cc/CFPresearchmethods

Best regards,
 

Enilda Romero-Hall, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Graduate Coordinator of the Instructional Design & Technology Program
College of Social Science, Mathematics, and Education
The University of Tampa

Call for Chapters: “Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education”

Please consider submitting a chapter for “Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education” textbook.
The editorial team is soliciting chapters on a broad range of topics that focus on teaching, learning, innovations, challenges, and trends in adult education. You can find additional information in the attached call for chapter proposals document.
The purpose of the handbook is to provide a critical review of adult education as an academic discipline. It will examine foundations and trends in adult education from different academic lens. The focus of the handbook is to use emerging knowledge, data, and artifacts to expand the understanding of adult education. This handbook will also examine empirical research in adult education focusing on the impact of culture, globalization, and emerging technology.
Some chapter topics are:
  • Foundations of Adult Education and the Principles of Andragogy
  • Emerging Theories in Adult Education
  • Emerging Trends and Issues in Adult Education
  • The Changing Characteristics of Adult Learners
  • Online Learning and Effective Use of Online Discussion
  • Virtual Reality
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Graphics (Infographics) and Learning
  • Gamification
  • Simulation in Adult Learning
  • Globalization and Adult Education
If you are interested, please submit a two-page Chapter Proposal to https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/submit/3627 by the following dates, early submission is January 6th and late submission is February 5, 2019. Note that full chapter submission should be submitted to https://www.igi-global.com/submission/submit-chapter/?projectid=d6047027-8d75-4b92-bbfe-9c470469dc04 by May 6, 2019.