40 years of AJET: The first 10 years

Abstract

In this editorial, which continues the series celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET), we explore AJET’s first 10 years from 1985 to 1994. We trace the origins and evolution of AJET, from its establishment by the Australian Society for Educational Technology (ASET) to its current open access format supported by the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE). The emergence of the journal came at a time of significant changes in the Australian education sector and it is in this context we analyse the content of early AJET articles, highlighting key themes such as the definition of educational technology, the evolving role of educational technologists, the concept of computer literacy, and early discussions on artificial intelligence. Finally, we reflect on the enduring questions regarding technology's impact on learning and the continuing relevance of AJET in a changing educational technology landscape.