FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata.

2026-08-16

FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata. In association with ODLAA We’re excited to invite you to the FLANZ 2026 Conference: He Tāngata, in association with ODLAA. Whether you are involved in learning design, teaching, assessment, leadership, or policy, FLANZ 2026: He Tāngata offers a space to connect with peers, challenge thinking, and contribute to sector-wide conversations. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the innovation and collaboration that defines flexible learning in Aotearoa. We warmly invite you to be part of this conversation: submit a proposal, register to attend, and help shape the future of learning with us. conference-2026.flanz.org.nz   Early bird rate extended: now closes 31 August.

ORCID linkage for Reviewers and your profile

2026-07-30

Brief reminder that if you have registered as a reviewer for the Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning (JOFDL.nz) and you have linked your ORCID registration to your profile, your completed reviews are listed in the ‘Peer Review’ section of your ORCID listing. Quite a few of our reviewers have not yet authenticated an ORCID connection. Please do so. It gives you more credibility and visibility as someone who is contributing to our collective academic community.

Call for Reviewers

2026-04-21

The Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning is the official publication of the Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand. We would welcome everyone, from PhD students, new faculty, to senior leaders, to act as reviewers. The editorial team carries out a thorough pre-review process internally to ensure you get as close to a 'ready-for-publication' submission, so you can focus on the quality of the arguments being made.

Visit https://jofdl.nz/index.php/JOFDL/about/reviewers for full details

New Categories of Submission for JOFDL

2025-08-07

As of July 2025, the Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning (JOFDL) has changed its categories for submission and its reviewers' notes accordingly.

Four distinct types of submissions are invited. These are categorised using Ernest Boyer's 1990 classification from Boyer, E.L. (1990) Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate, Carnegie Foundation (ISBN 0-7879-4069-0). You can access this publication here.

• Scholarship of Discovery
• Scholarship of Integration
• Scholarship of Application (Engagement)
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

In addition, Book Reviews (between 1500-2500 words) are welcome.

Each category is described in the full announcement, along with the criteria provided to reviewers to assess the submission. Authors should adopt these same criteria to self-review before submission. 

Announcing the Latest Issue of JOFDL, 29(i): Navigating the Future of Open, Flexible, and Distance Learning

2025-07-31

We are thrilled to announce the publication of Volume 29, Issue 1 of the Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning (JOFDL), a landmark issue that coincides with our 30th anniversary. This collection of scholarly contributions offers a compelling look at the dynamic and often challenging landscape of contemporary education, providing crucial insights for the evolving world of online and flexible learning. As noted in the editorial for this issue, "Navigating the AI Frontiers in Academic Publishing: Responding with Openness" (Atkinson, 2025), this anniversary year is a time for both celebration and reflection. This reflection is happening in the context of artificial intelligence and its impact on scholarly publication. We have chosen to respond with increased openness, moving towards CC-BY licencing, in line with Diamond Open Access guidelines, and we are implementing Crossmark for version verification.

This issue collectively illuminates two significant, interconnected themes vital for the future of education: systemic adaptation and resilience in open, flexible and distance learning (OFDL) and the continuous reimagining of the educational experience towards learner-centric, flexible, and purpose-driven approaches. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the necessity of an adaptable education system, making integrated distance and classroom learning an ongoing focus for educators in this AI-enabled digital age.

ORCID Profiles, Keywords and Reviewers

2025-04-22

Academic journals rely entirely on their community of practice, a shared commitment to quality research and scholarship. JOFDL is no exception; we require as many qualified and interested reviewers as possible...