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An exploration of learner and support characteristics of students involved in virtual schooling
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2013:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2013:1
In New Zealand, students are increasingly taking subjects via virtual learning. Previous research has indicated that learner and support characteristics both play a role in determining the effectiveness of these forms of learning. This paper...
Technological Constraints and Implementation Barriers of Using Videoconferencing for Virtual Teaching in New Zealand Secondary Schools
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education(JTATE)17:4, October 2009
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education(JTATE)17:4, October 2009
Nine New Zealand secondary schools participated in the OtagoNet project, using videoconferencing technologies to deliver courses to multiple sites. This paper reports findings from a study conducted between 2001 and 2004 to evaluate the...
Exploring the usefulness of frameworks for virtual schooling: A New Zealand example
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2013:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2013:1
In New Zealand, students are increasingly taking subjects via virtual learning. There are a number of frameworks, guidelines and matrices available to support those working in this area. This paper explores how these frameworks are and are not being ...
Tertiary students' changing access to technology: Some New Zealand observations
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2009:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2009:1
Tertiary students increasingly have access to their own technology in addition to that provided by the institution. This paper reports findings from five surveys conducted over the last decade at one university in New Zealand. Students' access to a...
Computer Coordinators as Change Agents: Some New Zealand Observations
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education(JTATE)10:4, 2002
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education(JTATE)10:4, 2002
Strong and effective leadership at the school level is needed
if information and communication technology (ICT) is to be
successfully planned and integrated into the school curriculum.
A study was conducted in 2000 to investigate factors...
"It's not right for me to see horrible stuff": New Zealand Children's Internet Experiences
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2007:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2007:1
With the increasing availability and use of the Internet by children (Bushong 2002; Dombrowski, LeMasney, Ahia & Dickson 2004) has come an increase in concern regarding how safe it is for them to do so. Research indicates that children are finding...
New Zealand Students' Perceptions of Blended Learning
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2011:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2011:1
In New Zealand, students are increasingly taking subjects in multiple formats from multiple providers. This paper reports on 12 students’ experiences of this blended learning in one region. Thematic analyses of the interview transcripts identified a ...
Oneline Learners: Who are they?
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2004:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2004:1
Online learning has become increasingly popular in tertiary education. However, it is noted that online learning may impose additional cognitive and social demands on the learner (Lai, 2002). In order for online learning to be effective, it is...
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Secondary Schools: The Role of the Computer Coordinator
British Journal of Educational Technology (ISSN-0007-1013) 35:4
British Journal of Educational Technology (ISSN-0007-1013) 35:4
A study was conducted in 2002 to evaluate the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in 21 secondary schools in one region of New Zealand. As part of the study, the role of the ICT coordinator was investigated. All the ICT...
Positive to a Degree: The Effects of ICT Use in New Zealand Secondary Schools
Computers in the Schools (ISSN-0738-0569) 24:3
Computers in the Schools (ISSN-0738-0569) 24:3
A key question for educational researchers is whether information and communication technology (ICT) use enhances teaching and learning. In this paper, the authors report findings from a three-year study (2001-2004) investigating teaching and...
