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Compton, Lily Ki Lo; Davis, Niki; Mackey, Julie – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2009
Virtual Schooling (VS) for K-12 school students using distance technologies has increased rapidly in the 21st century with the growth of online learning and virtual schools in more than 44 states in the USA and as e-learning in over 20 clusters of rural schools in New Zealand. Although VS requires a special set of teaching methods, teacher…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education Curriculum, Program Descriptions
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Lai, Kwok-Wing; Pratt, Keryn – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 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 effectiveness of OtagoNet. It was found that videoconferencing technology had a significant impact on pedagogy…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Teaching Styles, Distance Education, Interaction
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Parr, Judy; Ward, Lorrae – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2006
Electronically mediated professional exchange is viewed as a valid form of professional dialogue and support. This study examines an effort to link teachers in 10 isolated schools to collaborate in curriculum planning and delivery, focused on a site for resource sharing and communication. Viewed in terms of data concerning extent, nature, and…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Mediated Communication, Teacher Collaboration, Curriculum Development
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Lai, Kwok-Wing; Trewern, Ann; Pratt, Keryn – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2002
Describes a study conducted in New Zealand that investigated factors affecting the use of technology in secondary schools. Focuses on the leadership role of the ICT (information and communication technology) coordinators, suggests that they could be agents of change to provide professional development, and discusses barriers to effective…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Leadership