Where Should Educational Technologists Publish?

• In Event: Roundtable Session 93
  In Roundtable Session: Instructional Technology SIG: Multimedia and Publishing in Instructional Technology

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine (1) the academic prestige and visibility of journals within the field of educational technology, and (2) the factors influencing an individual’s choice to publish within a journal. Seventy-nine educational technology professionals responded to an online survey. Our results suggest that educational technology professional generally agree that some publication venues stand out. In particular, Educational Technology Research and Development, British Journal of Educational Technology, and Computers & Education had the highest visibility and prestige ratings. Additionally, our results suggest that one chooses to publish within a particular journal, the fit of the manuscript within the journal, the aims and intent of the journal, and the target audience are among the most important factors.

Authors

• Albert Dieter Ritzhaupt, University of Florida

• Christopher Davis Sessums, University of Florida

• Margeaux C. Johnson, University of Florida