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eLearn Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for eLearn in one click — DocuGuru applies the official ACM template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the eLearn format

eLearn is a peer-reviewed journal published by ACM, covering Online and Blended Learning, Online Learning and Analytics, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods.

PublisherACM
Reference styleNumbered (ACM)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] Ada Smith, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. A representative article title. eLearn 12, 3, Article 45 (2023).

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Publishes research inOnline and Blended Learning Online Learning and Analytics Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods Open Education and E-Learning Educational Games and Gamification
ISSN1535-394X
Citation impact (2-yr)0.3
h-index28
i10-index75
Total citations5,195
Top institutions publishing hereGrand Canyon University
Journal websitewww.elearnmag.org
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Papers published in eLearn per year

59
2014
36
2015
30
2016
19
2017
47
2018
46
2019
22
2020
28
2021
15
2022
35
2023
21
2024
34
2025

Citation impact of eLearn by publication year

80
2014
41
2015
40
2016
21
2017
133
2018
152
2019
64
2020
41
2021
16
2022
28
2023
19
2024
3
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in eLearn

Gamification: Using Game Mechanics to Enhance eLearning

Rick Raymer · 1 Sep 2011

Is gamification just another empty buzzword, or can the principles that game designers employ to engage players really be applied to the design of eLearning software? What exactly is gamification? And, can the theories of gamification be applied to a variety of projects regardless of scope and budget? This article will address specific ways that…

Digital Transformation in Higher Education—Buzzword or Opportunity?

Cerstin Mahlow, Andreas Hediger · 1 May 2019

We argue that, starting from a sophisticated understanding of "digital," we should develop a corresponding notion of "education" suitable to meet the challenges of the ongoing digital transformation. The central task for higher education institutions is to model the complex networks of digital skills (critical thinking, media literacy, cross-cultural competence, etc.) as a foundation for…

eLearn template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the eLearn format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the eLearn template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official ACM format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does eLearn use?
eLearn uses Numbered (ACM) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] Ada Smith, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. A representative article title. eLearn 12, 3, Article 45 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to eLearn?
No. DocuGuru generates the acmart LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a ACM-ready eLearn document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the eLearn template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the eLearn format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes eLearn?
eLearn is a engineering and computer science journal published by ACM. DocuGuru's eLearn template matches ACM's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready eLearn PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official eLearn template (the acmart class) that is ready to submit to ACM, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the eLearn template cost?
You can start writing in the eLearn template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready eLearn PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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