About the Journal

Aim and Scope

TICs & EaD em Foco is a biannual academic publication of the Center of Technologies for Education (UEMAnet), from the State University of Maranhão (UEMA).

Its main purpose is to publishes research, carried out in the field of Distance Learning (DL) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), with a positive impact on Teaching and Learning. It aims to:

  • address conceptual and methodological topics, as well as the development of applied or theoretical research on Distance Learning – DL and/or about Information and Communication Technologies - ICTs;
  • disseminate the scientific production of DL and/or ICT researchers, affiliated to research institutions and higher education institutions in Brazil and abroad;
  • provide a platform for theoretical debate about specific approaches to ICTs, contributing to the scientific progress of related areas.

Lines of Research

  • State of the Art on ICTs and/or DL;
  • Learning Assessment in DL and/or mediated by ICTs;
  • Teacher Training for DL and/or the use of ICTs;
  • Methodologies and Teaching Practices in DL and/or the use of ICTs. 

Peer Review Process

  • A member of the editorial board will verify whether the paper is in line with the journal's scope and its potential for publication;
  • Double-blind peer review;
  • Authors will receive a notification with the result of the review.

 Publication Frequency

TICs & EaD em Foco is published biannually and accepts submissions at any time.

Open Access Policy

This journal offers free and immediate access to its content, under the principle that offering scientific knowledge to the public leads to a wider democratization of knowledge.