2008

Research

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Alignment of perceptions about the uses of ICT in Australian and New Zealand schools
Authors: Freebody, Reimann and Tiu
Published: August 2008

This study continues the survey-based evaluation of online curriculum materials produced by The Le@rning Federation. It examines the nature and extent of the alignment of the perceptions of four sets of respondents who work in different positions in Australia's educational sectors concerning the uses and benefits of ICT in classrooms and the factors that encourage its classroom use.

• Survey report (pdf, 304KB)
• Improving the uptake of ICT in schools (pdf, 99KB)
• Brief review of research literature on the benefits of ICT use in school (pdf, 94KB)

The above reports are components of the integrated report: Alignment of perceptions about the uses of ICT in Australian and New Zealand schools (pdf, 445KB).

Effects of The Le@rning Federation's curriculum content on Indigenous students' motivation to learn and their engagement in learning
Author: Wallace
Published: February 2008

This study, which forms part of The Le@rning Federation's Indigenous Project Plan, was conducted in 26 Australian schools with a high proportion of Indigenous students. It draws on data from surveys of teachers and students, interviews with teachers and observations of classroom use of The Le@rning Federation's digital learning materials. The schools are located in regional centres, remote areas and Indigenous communities across Australia.

• Effects of The Le@rning Federation's curriculum content on Indigenous students' motivation to learn and their engagement in learning (pdf, 411KB)

Planning and reports