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"Journal of Educators Online is an online double-blind peer review scholarly journal in the broad area of Computer Mediated Learning (CML) which includes distance, online, electronic, virtual, distributed, blended and mobile learning. Computer-mediated learning occurs when an individual interactively learns (formally or informally, synchronously or asynchronously) about material via computer means where the learning materials and pedagogy are developed to take advantage of the available technologies. Our audience are educators, policy-makers and students interested in the development, delivery, and management of computer mediated learning in the Arts, Business, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Sciences and Social Sciences. The areas of pedagogy, content, technical and organizational issues are within the scope of the journal. If you would like to join the journal's Distribution List to be notified of new developments and when a new issue is available online, please click the Contact button for more information."

"When we're new and just getting started with elearning, we need templates and project plans to guide us. On the other hand, experienced developers rely less on those resources because they have more experience and a deeper understanding of what it takes to create an elearning course. Think of it like driving around town. When I first moved to town, I needed a map. But today, I don't use a map. In fact, even when I look for streets with which I'm unfamiliar, I can avoid using a map because I have a big picture understanding of the town's layout and crossroads. "

"correctly, viewing it) immediately focused my thoughts on the use of visual texts in classrooms today. Click on the screenshot above to view the animated, interactive info graphic that presents 13 reasons why we should use infographics ( or visual texts in general). Unlike other infographics I link to on Mr G Online, I'm not going to discuss the specific points presented - that would be contradictory to the message of the infographic. I'll let you get your own meaning from it. However, I am going to reflect on how it made me consider the use of visual texts in education."