Chief Guest Editor

Dr. Emel Dikbaş Torun
Pamukkale University
Email: etorun@pau.edu.tr

Guest Editor

Dr. Esra Yecan
Pamukkale University
Email: eyecan@pau.edu.tr

Dr. Hale Ilgaz
Ankara University
Email: hilgaz@ankara.edu.tr

Technology now enables learners to connect beyond the classroom on a global scale in which learners can interact with rich multimedia, communicate and collaborate. Educational technology facilitates a broad range of new approaches, from teaching and learning processes to instructional design and networked community of learners. It is now obvious that educational and communication technology has great potential to transform education and change almost every aspect of our learning. This special issue will explore the role of educational and communication technology in teaching and learning processes and will consider the implications for learners, teachers and instructional designers.

About the issue

The scope of topics covered in the this issue include:

• Educational Technology

• Educational Communication

• Distance Education

• Computer Supported Collaborative Learning

• Online Learning

• New Media

• Social Presence in Online Learning

• Social Networks and Learning

• Online Collaboration

• Online Communities

• Distributed Learners

• Computer Mediated Communication

• Social Media and Electronic Communication

• Social Networking Sites as Communication and Learning Tools

• Communication and Learning Styles

• Communication Patterns