Author Guidelines

We welcome and encourage your contributions to EduXS. If you have any questions, reach out to info@eduxs.eu. To ensure consistency and high quality of the content, please use these guidelines. Version: 202411.

• General Guidelines
• Quality Assurance
• Primary Entities in EduXS
• Checklist for Contributions
  • 1. Standard
  • 2. Document
  • 3. Service
  • 4. Organisation
  • 5. Collaboration

General Guidelines

• Contributions should be clear, concise, and informative. Avoid using jargon that might confuse readers and focus on active language to make the content engaging. Always check for grammar and spelling before submitting. 
• EduXS thrives on cross-referencing: linking related entities enhances the platform's value. When adding a new entity, be sure to add references to other relevant entities. If a reference doesn’t yet exist in EduXS, add that entity first, then link it accordingly. 
• Sources should be attributed using APA style (a citation style that includes the author's name, publication year, and source details) to ensure proper credit.

Quality Assurance

• Before submitting, review your contribution against the checklist provided below to ensure consistency and completeness. 
• Verify that all sections are up-to-date and filled out correctly. 
• Avoid creating duplicate entries—check if the entity already exists, even if it might be under a slightly different name or description. 
• After modifying or adding an entity, update the InternalStatus field to Review Pending. This allows an expert reviewer to confirm accuracy and change the status to Reviewed once verified.

Primary Entities in EduXS

1. Standard: Standards are formal or informal agreements that define (system) interoperability, ensure seamless data exchange, and maintain alignment across platforms. They support digital educational practices by providing a shared framework for tools, processes, and data, allowing for a consistent user experience across different systems. 

2. Document: Documentation includes best practices, guidelines, and insights from previous projects. It captures essential knowledge, preserving successful strategies and lessons learned to ensure they are accessible for future reference. This entity helps to prevent redundant work and provides valuable context for new initiatives. 

3. Service: Services are digital tools and platforms that play a role in the educational ecosystem. They include online learning environments, administrative systems, and support tools that contribute to creating a cohesive educational experience. Services enhance the integration of various educational components, ensuring they work together effectively. 

4. Organisation: Organisations are entities that play a key role in developing, funding, or implementing standards, services, and documentation. They are responsible for supporting the development of digital education innovations, maintaining educational resources, and enabling collaboration across the sector. 

5. Collaboration: Collaborations are temporary groups, such as projects, workgroups, or committees, involving one or more organisations. These groups focus on advancing specific initiatives, sharing knowledge, and driving ongoing improvements in digital education. They are instrumental in fostering innovation and addressing complex challenges. 

Checklist for Contributions

1. Standard

Formal and informal guidelines that ensure systems in digital education  work together effective and have consistent data exchange.
- Provide the full name and description of each standard. 
- Clarify its purpose and relevance within digital education. 
- Describe how the standard is applied in practice. 
- Include a link to the official source or relevant documentation. 
- Include references to related other entities like topic, standards and organisations.

2. Document

Best practices, guidelines, and other reference materials that contribute to digital education. 
- Provide the full name, abbreviation (if applicable), and a short description. 
- Reference the original documentation and specify the type of documentation. 
- Identify the author and any involved organisations or collaborations. 
- Include references to related entities like standards, services, topic, or other documents. 

3. Service

Digital tools and services that help deliver and support digital education.
- Describe the tool or service, including its main features. 
- Explain its role and value within digital educational innovation. 
- Provide links to official websites or documentation for further information. 
- Include references to other entities like topic, documents and standards.

4. Organisation

Organisations involved in developing and supporting digital education through funding, standards, services, or collaborations.
- Summarise the purpose of each organisation involved in digital education. 
- Specify the organisation’s role, including any responsibilities regarding standards or services. 
- Provide relevant contact information (website, email, etc.). 
- Include references to entities such as related organisations, collaborations, and funding.

5. Collaboration

Temporary projects or groups aimed at advancing digital education innovation.
- Describe the purpose, goals, and target audience of the collaboration. 
- Include expected or achieved results and their impact on the digital education landscape. 
- State the geographical and temporal scope, including the start and end dates. 
- Identify organisational partners and describe their roles. 
- Add website links or contact information for further details. 
- Include references to entities like funding, topic, standards, documents, or services.