Call for Paper: Technology Use in Physics Education
Lontar Physics Today invites researchers, educators, and practitioners to submit original manuscripts for a Special Issue on Technology Use in Physics Education. This Special Issue aims to publish high-quality studies and evidence-based innovations on how technology supports physics teaching, learning, assessment, laboratory work, and teacher professional development across educational levels.
Technology integration in physics education has expanded rapidly—from simulations and virtual/remote laboratories to data acquisition tools, learning platforms, and immersive media. Beyond adoption, current conversations emphasize how technologies are implemented (design, scaffolding, accessibility, teacher readiness) and what evidence demonstrates meaningful learning outcomes (conceptual understanding, problem solving, inquiry skills, assessment quality, and laboratory competence). This Special Issue welcomes work that reports clear educational contributions, transparent methods, and practical implications for scalable, equitable, and responsible technology use in physics education.
Scope and Topics (non-exhaustive)Submissions may include (but are not limited to):
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Technology-enhanced learning in physics across educational levels (K–12 to teacher education)
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Digital tools for problem solving, conceptual learning, and inquiry-based instruction
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Simulations, interactive multimedia, and virtual/remote labs for physics learning
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Sensors, data logging, microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino), and IoT for physics experiments
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Computational modeling and programming in physics education (e.g., Python, spreadsheets, notebooks)
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Online/blended learning practices, LMS use, learning analytics, and technology-supported assessment/feedback
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AR/VR and other immersive technologies for physics learning
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Teacher readiness/competence and integration frameworks (e.g., TPACK/SAMR)
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Equity, accessibility, ethics, and implementation challenges
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Trends and evidence syntheses, including systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and bibliometric studies
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Empirical research (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)
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Design-based research / R&D studies
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Evidence-informed classroom innovations
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Systematic literature reviews/meta-analyses
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Conceptual and methodological papers with clear contributions
All submissions to this Special Issue will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process, identical to regular issues. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. Manuscripts will be published only after successfully passing the review and revision stages.
Important Dates-
Submission opens: 1 February 2026
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Submission deadline: 31 December 2026 (rolling submissions encouraged)
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Publication: Articles will be published upon acceptance and subsequently collected in the Special Issue.
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Submit manuscripts via OJS:
https://journal3.upgris.ac.id/index.php/lpt/about/submissions -
All submissions must follow the journal’s Author Guidelines:
https://journal3.upgris.ac.id/index.php/lpt/authorguidelines -
To indicate submission for this Special Issue, during the OJS submission process, please select the section/category: “Special Issue: Technology Use in Physics Education”. This will ensure your manuscript is routed to the correct Special Issue
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In the submission comments or cover letter, please include:
“Special Issue: Technology Use in Physics Education.”
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