Beyond Classroom Walls: Exploring Virtual Learning Environments
A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102). This special issue belongs to the section "Technology Enhanced Education".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2025 | Viewed by 56
Special Issue Editors
Interests: how digital enhance learning and improve student engagement; revolutionize traditional education through innovative and technology-driven approaches
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce a new Special Issue in the journal of Education Sciences titled “Beyond Classroom Walls: Exploring Virtual Learning Environments”. This Special Issue invites research that delves into the transformative impact, complexities, and potential of virtual learning environments. By transcending traditional classroom boundaries, we aim to understand the pedagogical innovations, technological advancements, and student experiences that are reshaping education in the digital age. Contributions examining factors such as accessibility, equity, learner engagement, and the integration of virtual and physical spaces are particularly encouraged. As digital technologies continue to evolve, they offer innovative opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and personalized learning. We invite researchers and educators to submit their work on the challenges, benefits, and future directions of virtual education, contributing to a deeper understanding of how learning extends beyond the physical classroom and informs the evolution of effective and inclusive virtual learning practices.
Dr. Qiping Zhang
Dr. Elizabeth Milonas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- virtual and hybrid learning (VLEs, online, distance, E-learning)
- pedagogical innovation and educational technology
- learner engagement and accessibility
- diversity, equity, and inclusivity in education
- collaborative and personalized learning
- educational transformation, administration, and policy
- curriculum studies and teaching
- education ethics
- special and teacher education
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