Cross-border Digital school partnerships. Dissolving Boundaries 1999-2009 (2009)

Roger Austin; Jane Smyth; Marie Mallon; Angela Rickard; Patricia Flynn; Nigel Metcalfe

Cross-border Digital school partnerships. Dissolving Boundaries 1999-2009 (2009)

Roger Austin, Jane Smyth, Marie Mallon, Angela Rickard, Patricia Flynn, Nigel Metcalfe

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Abstract

This report summarises research carried out between 1999-2009 with teachers and pupils involved in the Dissolving Boundaries programme which has used ICT to foster collaborative learning between schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.The report uses a case study approach of links between 'special',primary and secondary schools to illuminate the impact of the programme on pupils' perceptions and achievements. The study also highlights the impact on teachers' use of ICT and examines the nature of collaborative learning that has been fostered through the use of a virtual learning Environment and video-conferencing.Austin.R, Smyth.J, Mallon.M Rickard A, Flynn.P, Metcalfe.N,

Original language	English
Publisher	Ulster University
Number of pages	49
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 20 Nov 2009

Bibliographical note

Reference text: Allport, G. W. (1954) The nature of prejudice. Cambridge, MA: Addison-Wesley.
Austin, R. and Anderson, J. (2008) E-schooling; global messages from a small island. London: Routledge.
Becta (2008) Harnessing Technology: Next Generation Learning, 2008 – 14 <http://publications.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=37348&page=1835> Accessed 26 June 2009.
Considine, T. (2008) Technology and learning: demystifying web 2.0 technologies. Scan, 27 (1): 16-19.
Cress, U. and Kimmerle, J. (2008) A systemic and cognitive view on collaborative knowledge building with wikis. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 3: 105-122.
Education and Training Inspectorate (Northern Ireland) (2007) An Evaluation of ICT in Special Schools. <http://www.etini.gov.uk/survey_information_and_communication_technology_in_special_schools-2.pdf> Accessed 25 June 2009.
Fergusson, J., Gibbs, D., Gosper, M. and Philip, R. (2007) E-learning in schools: making successful connections. Information Technology Education and Society, 8(1): 5-23.
Finger, G., Jamieson-Proctor, R. and Watson, G. (2003) Recommendations for the development of an ICT curriculum integration performance measurement instrument: focusing on student use of ICTs. In 'Educational research, risks and dilemmas: NZARE/AARE Conference 2003 Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand Association for Research in Education.
Fredriksson, U., Jedeskog, G. and Plomp, T. (2008) Innovative Use of ICT in schools based on the findings of ELFE project. Educ Inf Technology 13: 83-101.
Harriman, S. (2007) Online projects: powerful learning through quality pedagogy. Scan, 26 (4): 26-30.
Hoter, E. Shonfeld, M. and Ganayim, A. (2009) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Service of Multiculturalism. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(2)
<http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/601/1207> Accessed 11 June 2009.
Jamaludin, A. and Quek C. L. (2006) Using asynchronous online discussions in primary school project work. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 22(1): 64-87.
John, P. D. and Sutherland, R. (2004) Teaching and learning with ICT: new technology, new pedagogy? Education, Communication and Information 4(1): 101-107.
Koo, A. C. (2008) Factors affecting Teachers’ perceived readiness for online collaborative learning: A case study in Malaysia. Educational Technology and Society, 11(1): 266-278.
Kishi, M. and Bhang, S. (2008) Distance Collaborative Learning between Korea and Japan. International Journal for Education Media and Technology. 2(1): 65-78.
Law, N. (2007) Teacher Knowledge and Teacher Learning for Pedagogical Innovation with ICT. Paper presented at the British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Institute of Education, University of London, 5-8 September 2007.
Martin, M. (2008) Videoconferencing for schools: Pedagogy and Practice. Londonderry: Guildhall Press.
Minocha, S. and Roberts, D. (2008) Laying the groundwork for socialisation and knowledge construction within 3D virtual worlds. ALT-J, 16 (3): 181-196.
NCCA (2007) ICT Framework: A structured approach to ICT in curriculum and assessment. Report on the school based developmental initiative. (Dublin) <http://www.ncca.ie/uploadedfiles/publications/ict%20report%20new%2007.pdf >Accessed 20 January 2009,
NCCA (2007) ICT Framework. A structured approach to ICT in curriculum and assessment. Revised Framework <http://www.ncca.ie/uploadedfiles/publications/ict%20report%20new%2007.pdf> Accessed 20 January 2009,
November, A. (2001) Empowering Students with Technology. Illinois: Skylight Professional Development.
Orech, J. (2009) <http://www.guide2digitallearning.com > Accessed 14 May 2009
Pearson, M. and Naylor, S. (2006) Changing contexts: Teacher professional development and ICT pedagogy. Educ Inf Technology 11: 283-291.
Pearson, M. and Somekh, B. (2006) Learning transformation with technology: a question of sociocultural contexts? International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 19 (4): 519-539.
Reimann, P. (2008) Learning the wiki way. EQ Australia, Winter: 17-18
Ruth, A. and Houghton, L. (2009) The wiki way of learning. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 25(2): 135-152.
Sundberg, P. A. (2001) Building positive attitudes among geographically-diverse students: The Project I-57 experience. Paper presented at the National Educating Computing Conference, NECC 2001, Building on the Future, Chicago, IL.
Tan, O. S. (2005) Knowledge building in inter-school e-learning communities in Hong Kong: an extensional Asian model in project-based learning. Information Technology, Education and Society, 6 (1): 63- 79.
Wenger, E. (1998) Communities of practice: learning, meaning, and identity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Wong, L. F., and Trinidad, S. G. (2004) Using Web-Based Distance Learning to Reduce Cultural Distance. The Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 3(1): 1-13.
Wysner, K, (2009) The Use of Video Conferencing as a Tool to Improve Professional Skills and Collaboration. Unpublished Masters Dissertation, Stranmillis University College, Belfast

Zhang, J., Scardamalia, M., Lamon, M., Messina, R. and Reeve, R. (2007) Socio-Cognitive Dynamics of Knowledge Building in the Work of 9- and 10-Year-Olds. Educational Technology Research and Development, 55 (2): 117-145.

Keywords

ICT
schools
inter-cultural education
collaborative learning
professional development

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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(2006) Learning transformation with technology: a question of sociocultural contexts? International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 19 (4): 519-539. Reimann, P. (2008) Learning the wiki way. EQ Australia, Winter: 17-18 Ruth, A. and Houghton, L. (2009) The wiki way of learning. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 25(2): 135-152. Sundberg, P. A. (2001) Building positive attitudes among geographically-diverse students: The Project I-57 experience. Paper presented at the National Educating Computing Conference, NECC 2001, Building on the Future, Chicago, IL. Tan, O. S. (2005) Knowledge building in inter-school e-learning communities in Hong Kong: an extensional Asian model in project-based learning. Information Technology, Education and Society, 6 (1): 63- 79. Wenger, E. (1998) Communities of practice: learning, meaning, and identity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Wong, L. F., and Trinidad, S. G. 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