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International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE)
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International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE)

This journal converted to Gold Open Access on January 1, 2023
Editor-in-Chief: Thomas Connolly (University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom)
Indexed In: INSPEC, SCOPUS and 13 more indices
Published: Continuous Volume |Established: 2010
ISSN: 1947-8518|EISSN: 1947-8526|DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE
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Published: Oct 2, 2023
DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.331383
Volume 13
Abdulrahman M. Al-Zahrani
This study explores the potential of social learning platforms (SLPs) to enhance female students' learning experiences in Saudi higher education and address socio-cultural constraints. It examines... Show More
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Al-Zahrani, Abdulrahman M. "Empowering Girls' Higher Education Through Social Learning Platforms: Implications for Socio-Cultural Change." vol.13, no.1 2023: pp.1-16. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.331383

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Al-Zahrani, A. M. (2023). Empowering Girls' Higher Education Through Social Learning Platforms: Implications for Socio-Cultural Change. , 13(1), 1-16. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.331383

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Al-Zahrani, Abdulrahman M. "Empowering Girls' Higher Education Through Social Learning Platforms: Implications for Socio-Cultural Change," 13, no.1: 1-16. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.331383

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Published: Sep 28, 2023
DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.331081
Volume 13
Li Liu, Shaidatul Akma Adi Kasuma, Salasiah Che Lah
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online education, including mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). Extensive research has examined various aspects of MALL; there remains a... Show More
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Liu, Li, et al. "The Impact of Mobile Resources on Enhancing Lifelong Learning Among Chinese Undergraduate EFL Students: A Gender-Based Exploration." vol.13, no.1 2023: pp.1-18. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.331081

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Liu, L., Kasuma, S. A., & Lah, S. C. (2023). The Impact of Mobile Resources on Enhancing Lifelong Learning Among Chinese Undergraduate EFL Students: A Gender-Based Exploration. , 13(1), 1-18. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.331081

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Liu, Li, Shaidatul Akma Adi Kasuma, and Salasiah Che Lah. "The Impact of Mobile Resources on Enhancing Lifelong Learning Among Chinese Undergraduate EFL Students: A Gender-Based Exploration," 13, no.1: 1-18. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.331081

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Published: Sep 11, 2023
DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.330130
Volume 13
Alexandra María Silva Monsalve, Duvan Andrés Garzón Garzón
This research aims to identify the existing technological and cognitive gaps in educational institutions through the implementation of characterization software. To meet this objective, the study... Show More
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Monsalve, Alexandra María Silva, and Duvan Andrés Garzón Garzón. "Identifying the Cognitive and Digital Gap in Educational Institutions Using a Technology Characterization Software." vol.13, no.1 2023: pp.1-12. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.330130

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Monsalve, A. M. & Garzón, D. A. (2023). Identifying the Cognitive and Digital Gap in Educational Institutions Using a Technology Characterization Software. , 13(1), 1-12. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.330130

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Monsalve, Alexandra María Silva, and Duvan Andrés Garzón Garzón. "Identifying the Cognitive and Digital Gap in Educational Institutions Using a Technology Characterization Software," 13, no.1: 1-12. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.330130

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Description, Mission, Scope & Coverage
Description:
The International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE) provides readers with comprehensive coverage of developments in learning technologies for an international readership of educators, technologists, and trainers. The journal is a primary source for academics... Show More
Mission & Scope:
The mission of the International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE) is to study and disseminate research about the design, development, and evaluation of online learning environments. IJVPLE is committed to encouraging the best teaching and learning practices by examining the role of technology enhanced learning in the emerging area of virtual and personal learning... Show More
Coverage:
  • 3D online worlds
  • Adaptive and intuitive environments
  • Applications of the semantic web
  • Blended Learning
  • Collaborative Learning
  • Computer aided language learning (CALL)
  • Computer mediated communication
  • Computer mediated conferencing
  • E-Assessment
  • Educational mashups
  • E-Learning
  • Emerging Technologies
  • E-portfolios
  • Gaming and learning
  • Intelligent content
  • Knowledge management and learning
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Mobile learning environments and applications
  • Multimedia applications and virtual reality
  • Networks/grids for learning
  • Platforms and authoring tools
  • Remote and virtual laboratories
  • Responsive environments
  • Virtual Learning Environments
  • Web-based learning (WBL)
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International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE)
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