Educational technology research and development

Overview

Educational Technology Research and Development is a scholarly journal focusing on research and development in educational technology.

Publishes rigorous original quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods studies on topics relating to applications of technology or instructional design in educational settings.
Features well-documented articles on the practical aspects of research as well as applied theory in educational practice.
Development Section publishes research on planning, implementation, evaluation and management of a variety of instructional technologies and learning environments.
Includes a Cultural and Regional Perspectives Section for innovative research about how technologies are being used to enhance learning, instruction, and performance specific to a culture or region.
91% of authors who answered a survey reported that they would definitely publish or probably publish in the journal again.

Editors-In-Chief - Development Section Editor

Editors-In-Chief - Research Section Editor

Collection

Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D) invites proposals for Special Issues that address timely, significant, and innovative...

Collection

Springer is calling for articles to our new Collection on Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship, in support of the UN...

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June 2026 Volume 74, Issue 3

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Supporting the Sustainable Developmental Goals

We are proud to acknowledge that over 50% of the articles published in this journal in 2025 were related to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Open Call for ETR&D Special Issue Proposals

Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D) invites proposals for Special Issues that address timely, significant, and innovative topics in the field of educational technology research and development. We welcome ongoing submissions of Special Issue proposals from scholars who are prepared to serve as Guest Editors and who can bring together diverse, high-quality contributions aligned with ETR&D’s mission. More...
Special Issue Call for Papers - Cognitive Dimensions in Digital Learning: Implications for Instructional Design

This special issue aims to assemble diverse perspectives on the cognitive dimensions of digital learning. We invite contributions that examine both theoretical and practical implications of cognitive factors in the design, implementation, and evaluation of digital learning environments. More...
Special Issue Call for Articles: Leveraging board games for learning

This special issue provides an opportunity for board game researchers to contribute to research and our understanding of learning. More...

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Electronic ISSN: 1556-6501
Print ISSN: 1042-1629
Abstracted and indexed in: ANVUR

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