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Learning, Media and Technology
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Learning, Media and Technology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 167 11 22 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 17
Documents by Best Scientists*: 25
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 69
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.668
Impact Factor: 3.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Learning, Media and Technology?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Pedagogy, Educational technology, Teaching method, Mathematics education and Computer-mediated communication. Topics in Pedagogy explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Context (language use), Higher education and The Internet. Learning, Media and Technology focuses on The Internet as well as the interrelated topic of Information technology.

The research on Educational technology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Knowledge management, Multimedia, Active learning and Public relations. Discussions in Learning, Media and Technology are anchored in the subject of Active learning and the similar topic of Experiential learning. The study on Teaching method presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Professional development.

Computer-mediated communication research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Social media and Social psychology. It connects the study in Social media with the closely related area of Media studies. Studies on Technology integration discussed in the journal link to the field of Information and Communications Technology.

  • Pedagogy (41.39%)
  • Educational technology (31.46%)
  • Teaching method (19.29%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Facebook, social integration and informal learning at university: ‘It is more for socialising and talking to friends about work than for actually doing work’ (941 citations)
  • Faceworking: Exploring Students' Education-Related Use of "Facebook". (670 citations)
  • Technology-enhanced learning and teaching in higher education: what is ‘enhanced’ and how do we know? A critical literature review (343 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Learning, Media and Technology:

The main points discussed in the most cited publications deal with Pedagogy, Educational technology, Teaching method, Mathematics education and The Internet. Higher education and Informal education are some topics wherein Pedagogy research discussed in the published papers has an impact. While the primary focus in the most cited publications is Teaching method, they also dissect topics surrounding Computer-Assisted Instruction and Clicker as a whole.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Social science
  • Pedagogy

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Media studies, Educational technology, Digital media, Public relations and Pedagogy. The concepts on Media studies presented in Learning, Media and Technology can also apply to other research fields, including Hypermedia, Context (language use), Semiotics and Informal learning. The Educational technology works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Higher education, Usability and Field (Bourdieu).

While Digital media is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Constructivism (philosophy of education), Progressive education and Mediation. Learning, Media and Technology facilitates discussions on Public relations that incorporate concepts from other fields like Social media, Interoperability, Primary education and Education policy. The work on Pedagogy addressed in Learning, Media and Technology expands to the thematically related Citizenship.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Lockdown literacies and semiotic assemblages: academic boundary work in the Covid-19 crisis (6 citations)
  • The problem with flexible learning: neoliberalism, freedom, and learner subjectivities (6 citations)
  • The rise of education rentiers: digital platforms, digital data and rents (5 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Learning, Media and Technology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Neil Selwyn (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rebecca Eynon (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ben Williamson (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • John Potter (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Martin Oliver (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Learning, Media and Technology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Open University (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Institute of Education (29 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Oxford (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Edinburgh (19 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Monash University (14 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 3.92% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.45% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.20% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 26.53% of all publications and 40.82% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Research Related Fields

Research roles require a depth of knowledge and practice in the field of study. As such, research conducted in areas such as Pedagogy, Educational Technology, and Teaching Methods, amongst others, are not limited to academia but extend to various professional settings, such as counseling. For instance, Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) greatly benefit from advancements in Educational Technology and its application in therapy. They utilize these advancements to aid in managing their sessions, developing treatment plans, and facilitating effective therapeutic communication. Becoming an LPC involves specific educational and experiential requirements, which are shaped by one's understanding and application of research in these fields. You can learn more about the steps to become a licensed professional counselor with our guide on How to become an LPC in Pennsylvania. Continuing to engage with research and evolve with the field ensures that professionals like counselors can best apply theory into practice. Therefore, staying updated with the latest research, as discussed in our journal, can provide valuable insight into the development of the field and future career opportunities.

Top Publications

  • What’s next for Ed-Tech? Critical hopes and concerns for the 2020s

    Neil Selwyn;Thomas Hillman;Rebecca Eynon;Giselle Ferreira

    (2020)
    254 Citations
  • AI in Education: Learner Choice and Fundamental Rights.

    Bettina Berendt;Allison Littlejohn;Mike Blakemore

    (2020)
    232 Citations
  • Facial recognition technology in schools: critical questions and concerns

    Mark Andrejevic;Neil Selwyn

    (2020)
    218 Citations
  • Deep learning goes to school: toward a relational understanding of AI in education

    Carlo Perrotta;Neil Selwyn

    (2020)
    128 Citations
  • What might the school of 2030 be like? An exercise in social science fiction

    Neil Selwyn;Luci Pangrazio;Selena Nemorin;Carlo Perrotta

    (2020)
    84 Citations
  • What in the world is educational technology? Rethinking the field from the perspective of the philosophy of technology

    Tao An;Martin Oliver

    (2021)
    64 Citations
  • A patchwork of platforms: mapping data infrastructures in schools

    (2022)
    62 Citations
  • A decolonial approach to AI in higher education teaching and learning: strategies for undoing the ethics of digital neocolonialism

    Michalinos Zembylas;Michalinos Zembylas

    (2021)
    53 Citations
  • Digital degrowth: toward radically sustainable education technology

    (2023)
    47 Citations
  • The problem with flexible learning: neoliberalism, freedom, and learner subjectivities

    Shandell Houlden;George Veletsianos

    (2021)
    47 Citations

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