<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Dear Colleagues,</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Many thanks to those of
you who have responded to our previous call for chapters/papers
(<a href="http://jelenajovanovic.net/tel-cfp-2012.html">http://jelenajovanovic.net/tel-cfp-2012.html</a>) with interesting proposals.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">We would like to further
strengthen the coverage of the forthcoming book on the following topics:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Semantic technologies
(including Semantic Web technologies and natural language processing)</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Educational data mining
and learning analytics</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Technologies for
interoperability, sharing and integration of educational resources</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Open learning content
and tools</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Learning design and
different design approaches</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Accessible learning for
all</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">If you work on any of the
above-mentioned areas and are interested in this publication, please send us
your chapter proposals no later than March 25, 2012.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">The original Call for
chapters/papers and our contact details are given below, and can also be found
at: <a href="http://jelenajovanovic.net/tel-cfp-2"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">http://jelenajovanovic.net/tel-cfp-2012.html</span></a>
</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Best wishes,</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Jelena and Raymond</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">*** Original Call for
Chapters/Papers ***</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">CALL FOR CHAPTERS/PAPERS
on </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">(1) the general theme of
Technology Enhanced Learning for an edited book</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">(2) a special section on “Game-based
Learning: Design and Applications” of the 
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management
(IJIKM)</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">URL:
<a href="http://jelenajovanovic.net/tel-cfp-2012.html">http://jelenajovanovic.net/tel-cfp-2012.html</a></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Full Chapters/Papers Due:
15 APRIL 2012</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">AIM & SCOPE</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Technology Enhanced
Learning (TEL) is a very broad and increasingly mature research field. It
encompasses a variety of research topics, ranging from the study of different
pedagogical approaches, teaching techniques and strategies for online learning
to the application of advanced technologies in educational settings (e.g.,
different kinds of mobile devices, sensors and sensor networks that provide the
technical foundation for context-aware, ubiquitous learning). The TEL community
has also been exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies and
techniques for the development of intelligent learning environments capable of
adapting to the learners’ needs and preferences and providing learners with
personalized learning experience. Recognizing the potential of online social
networks, social media and Web-based social software tools as learning
platforms for online education, the TEL community has poured significant time
and effort into researching how these popular technologies could be combined
with appropriate pedagogical approaches to make learning experience more
engaging, satisfying and successful. Among the most important results of these
research efforts are personal learning environments that allow learners to
create mash-ups of diverse social software tools based on their own needs and
preferences, as well as to create and maintain their online learning networks.
Undeniably, technological advances are making education more accessible to an
increasing number of people worldwide; to fully exploit the huge benefit the
technology is offering, the TEL community is exploring efficient approaches for
adapting learning resources to address language, generation and cultural
specificities. Aiming to make learning accessible to all, the community has
also focused on the development of solutions for learners with special needs.
Finally, it should be noted that all the above mentioned research efforts of
the TEL community are finding their applications in different learning contexts
and domains, including formal education and informal learning, as well as
workplace learning in small, medium and large companies.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Since the scope of TEL
research is constantly evolving, the above given overview of the current
research efforts does not aim to be exhaustive by any means. Instead, its
purpose is to give some insights into the breadth of research topics and
challenges that the edited book aims to cover. Accordingly, the recommended
topics include, but are not limited to, the following:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Technological Foundation
for Advanced Educational Solutions</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Social software and
social computing</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Semantic technologies
(including Semantic Web technologies and natural language processing)  </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Mobile technologies,
sensors, context-aware and ubiquitous computing</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Educational data mining
and learning analytics</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Technologies for
interoperability, sharing and integration of educational resources</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Learner modeling and
other technologies for personalization and adaptation</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Open learning content
and tools</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Pedagogical Foundation for
Advanced Educational Solutions</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Collaborative learning
and knowledge building</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Problem- and
project-based learning</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Learner motivation and
engagement</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Game-based learning</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Learning design and
different design approaches</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Individual and
Organizational Learning</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Self-regulated learning</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Communities of learners
& Communities of practice</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Knowledge management and
organizational learning</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Lifelong learning</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Informal learning</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Accommodating Diversities</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Accessible learning for
all</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- Addressing language,
generation and cultural differences</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">As can be seen from this
list of topics, one of the areas in TEL is game-based learning. Researchers
have found that educational and/or computer-based games have real potential as
learning tools. It has been shown, for example, that games can help players to
improve their problem solving and negotiation skills, narrative and
communication skills as well as non-linear thinking patterns. Game-based
learning has already been successfully applied to both the school and workplace
settings, and their adoption is continually increasing. In addition, there has
recently been an increasing interest in “gamification” of education as a means
to increase students’ motivation for learning. Gamification refers to the use
of game design elements, or the so-called game mechanics, in non-game contexts
and applications with the aim of increasing users’ engagement with those
applications. Game design elements are often very efficient in increasing
motivation as they are grounded on research results of positive psychology.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">While educational games
have been studied extensively for years, the gamification of education, i.e.,
the application of game mechanics in online learning environments with the aim
of motivating learners to engage with the contents, activities and tools
offered by these environments, is an emerging research area that has just
started to attract the attention of education-oriented research communities.
Regardless of their maturity, both research areas face many interesting and
challenging research questions, among which, for the special section on
“Game-based Learning: Design and Applications”, the most interesting are those
related to motivation as one of the key determinants of successful learning and
knowledge building activities, both in academic and workplace settings.
Accordingly, in this special section we welcome submissions that report on:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- the design and
development of educational games that motivate users to indulge in learning
activities</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- the application of game
design elements in online learning environments with the aim of increasing
learners’ motivation and engagement</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">- the evaluation of
educational games or game mechanics in real world educational settings</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">SUBMISSION PROCEDURE</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">For the edited book,
prospective authors are invited to submit on or before February 29, 2012 a
2-page proposal to <a href="mailto:jeljov@gmail.com">jeljov@gmail.com</a> (cc. <a href="mailto:rchiong@swin.edu.au">rchiong@swin.edu.au</a>) clearly
explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter. Full chapters are
expected to be submitted by April 15, 2012. All submitted chapters will be
reviewed by at least three reviewers and the final decision of acceptance or
rejection will be based on their recommendations.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">For the special section of
IJIKM, all submissions should follow the guidelines available at
<a href="http://ijikm.org/submitm.html">http://ijikm.org/submitm.html</a>. During the submission process, please indicate
“Special Section on Game-based Learning: Design and Applications” in the
comments area. Full papers should be submitted by April 15, 2012 (proposals are
not required before the full paper submission, but prospective authors are
encouraged to indicate their interests any time before the submission
deadline).</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">IMPORTANT DATES</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Deadline for full
chapters/papers: April 15, 2012</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Notification of
acceptance/rejection: June 15, 2012</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Deadline for final
submissions: August 15, 2012</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">EDITORS</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Jelena JOVANOVIC,
<a href="mailto:jeljov@gmail.com">jeljov@gmail.com</a></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Faculty of Organizational
Sciences</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">University of Belgrade</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Jove Ilica 154</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">11000 Belgrade</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">SERBIA</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Raymond CHIONG,
<a href="mailto:rchiong@swin.edu.au">rchiong@swin.edu.au</a></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Faculty of Higher
Education</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Swinburne University of
Technology</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">50 Melba Avenue, Lilydale </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Victoria 3140</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">AUSTRALIA </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">EDITORIAL BOARD</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Jacqueline Bourdeau,
Télé-université, UQAM, Canada </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Tantatape Brahmasrene,
Purdue University North Central, USA </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Cyrille  Desmoulins, Université Joseph Fourier, France </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Vladan Devedzic,
University of Belgrade, Serbia </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Darina Dicheva,
Winston-Salem State University, USA </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Jon Dron, Athabasca
University, Canada </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Martin Ebner, TU Graz,
Austria </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Dragan Gasevic, Athabasca
University, Canada </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Monique Grandbastien,
Université Henri Poincaré, France </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Marek Hatala, Simon Fraser
University, Canada </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Seiji Isotani, University
of Sao Paulo, Brazil </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Zoran Jeremic, University
of Belgrade, Serbia </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">June Lu, University of
Houston-Victoria, USA </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Riichiro Mizoguchi, Osaka
University, Japan </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Kai Pata, Tallinn
University, Estonia </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Demetrios G Sampson,
University of Piraeus, Greece </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Li Suhong, Bryant
University, USA </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Shouhong Wang, University
of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Thomas Weise, University
of Science and Technology of China, China </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Janice Whatley, University
of Salford, UK </span></p>


















<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Fridolin Wild, Knowledge
Media Institute, UK</span></p>