[Pattern-language] Call for papers: Design Patterns for Open Online Teaching and Learning (Deadline: 11 May)

Fri Apr 17 02:17:36 PDT 2015

Dear friends,

We are excited to announce a call for papers for a special issue of
"eLearning Papers" on design patterns for online teaching and learning.
Please find the details below.

Steven and Yishay

http://www.openeducationeuropa.eu/en/elearning_papers/call_for_papers

Call for Papers eLearning Papers #42

*Call for papers on Design Patterns for Open Online Teaching and Learning*

*Deadline: 11 May*

*Guest Editor: Professor Steven Warburton
<http://www.surrey.ac.uk/tel/people/steven_warburton/>, University of
Surrey <http://www.openeducationeuropa.eu/en/institution/university-surrey>*

The rapid rise of massive open online courses (*MOOCS*) has revived
interest in the broader spectrum of open online teaching and learning. This
“renaissance” has highlighted the challenges and potentials associated to
the design of such educational environments. Arguably, the accelerated
expansion of *open online education* creates risks for*pedagogical quality*
 and *learner experience*. There is an urgent need to articulate, share and
critique design knowledge in this field.

We are witnessing a wealth of different approaches to the *delivery,
pedagogy, functionalities and support mechanisms* for *Open Online Learning*.
Some have these have been successful and others not so successful – for an
example we can see high variability in the documented retention rates
across different MOOC offerings.

*Design patterns *and pattern languages have been proposed as effective
means to facilitate rigorous discourse, bridging theory and practice
(Bergin et al, 2012; Conole et al, 2010; Goodyear, 2005; Mor et al, 2012;
Mor et al, 2014; Sharp et al, 2003). The Design patterns paradigm was
proposed by *Christopher Alexander* as a form of design language within
architecture. A design pattern describes a recurring problem, or *design
challenge*, the characteristics of the context in which it occurs, and a
possible *method of solution*. These patterns were organized into coherent
systems called pattern languages where patterns are related to each other.

Some of the *key questions* within this call are underpinned by a desire to
understand the design processes and mechanisms by which we come to create
and deliver open online learning at scale and by extension how we can
formulate this into sharable *design solutions* that can be applied by
others. Particularly where we are observing differentiation and varying
degrees of success in the current landscape as *defined by*:

● Delivery modes and platform choices;
● Style of open online courses;
● Reported experiences of learners;
● Reported experiences of tutors;
● Assessment and accreditation mechanisms;
● Increasing use of motivational schemes such as badging and
micro-certification;
● Retention and progression;
● Increasing use of analytics;

In this issue, we are seeking either *pattern papers, pattern review papers* or
papers which *discuss the process of eliciting and using design patterns* in
the design and delivery of open online education. This may include the
following:

*1. *Papers reviewing existing pattern languages applicable to online
learning;
*2.* Theory and methodology for mining / using patterns in relation to
designing for Open Online Courses;
*3.* Pattern papers, including design narrative(s), design pattern(s) and
scenario(s);
*4.* Application of patterns to design problems in open online learning.

For examples of pattern papers, please *see the references below*. You
might also want to explore http://ilde.upf.edu/moocs/ as an environment for
authoring and sharing design narratives, design paterns and design
scenarios.

Submission guidelines

In this issue we will *not be accepting “from the field” articles*. We
expect two categories of submissions:

*Design pattern papers *focus on design as a mode of action (identifying a
need and creating new “things” to address it) and as a mode of inquiry
(understanding human experience by introducing innovations and observing
their effect).*Design research* asks not *“what is”* but* “how do we make
it better?”*. Design papers are expected to present*design principles,
design guidelines or design patterns*, supported by empirical evidence
(qualitative, quantitative or mixed) and theoretical justification.
*In good editorial form:* Selected articles are clear and precise. They
should identify a framework of reference and exhibit a dual commitment to
the advancement of both theory and practice.
*Length: *Should not exceed *6,000 *words.

*In-Depth articles* are full-length texts that discuss current findings
from research or long-term studies. They should have the following
*characteristics*:
*Academic focus: *Articles must be original, scientifically accurate and
informative, reporting on new developments and recently concluded projects.
*In good editorial form:* Selected articles are clear and precise. They
should develop their argument coherently and present unity of thought.
*Length:* Should range from *4,000* to *6,000* words.

References
*Bergin, J.; Eckstein, J.; Volter, M.; Sipos, M.; Wallingford, E.;
Marquardt, K.; Chandler, J.; Sharp, H. & Manns, M. L. (2012)*, Pedagogical
Patterns: Advice For Educators , Joseph Bergin Software Tools .

*Conole, G.; McAndrew, P. & Dimitriadis, Y. (2010)*, The role of CSCL
pedagogical patterns as mediating artefacts for repurposing Open
Educational Resources, in F. Pozzi & D. Persico, ed., 'Techniques for
Fostering Collaboration in Online Learning Communities: Theoretical and
Practical Perspectives' , Hershey, New York , pp. 206-223 .

*Goodyear, P. (2005)*, 'Educational design and networked learning:
Patterns, pattern languages and design practice',Australasian Journal of
Educational Technology 21 (1) , 82-101.

*Mor, Y. (2013)*, SNaP! Re-using, sharing and communicating designs and
design knowledge using Scenarios, Narratives and Patterns, in Rosemary
Luckin; Peter Goodyear; Barbara Grabowski; Sadhana Puntambekar; Niall
Winters & Joshua Underwood, ed., 'Handbook of Design in Educational
Technology' , Routledge, , pp. 189-200

*Mor, Y.; Mellar, H.; Warburton, S. & Winters, N., ed. (2014)*, Practical
Design Patterns for Teaching and Learning with Technology. Sense:
Rotterdam/Boston/Taipei.
https://www.sensepublishers.com/catalogs/bookseries/technology-enhanced-learning-1/practical-design-patterns-for-teaching-and-learning-with-technology/

*Mor, Y.; Warburton, S. & Winters, N. (2012)*, 'Participatory Pattern
Workshops: A Methodology for Open Learning Design Inquiry', Research in
Learning Technology 20.

*Sharp, H.; Manns, M. L. & Eckstein, J. (2003)*, 'Evolving Pedagogical
Patterns: The Work of the Pedagogical Patterns Project', Computer Science
Education 13 , 315-330 .

*MOOC Design Patterns Project <http://www.moocdesign.cde.london.ac.uk/>*
*Design Patterns page on the Learning Design Grid*
<http://www.ld-grid.org/resources/representations-and-languages/design-patterns>

Contact

For any question regarding the submission process you can contact us at
*editorialteam[at]openeducationeuropa[dot]eu*

_____________________________________________________
Dr. Yishay Mor, Educational Design Scientist, P.A.U. Education
+44 7891 456690 (mobile)
+34 933 670 400  (P.A.U. office)
http://www.paueducation.com/
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