Research papers
Personal Response System Trial
In 2007, the Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI) and Kookaburra Educational Resources Pty Ltd conducted a trial of InterWrite Personal Response Systems (PRS) in four Sydney high schools. The trial provides a valuable case study for investigating the impact of these technologies on teaching and learning. The report [19 pp pdf 2.37 MB].
How do NSW DET teachers discover, access and use online learning resources in their practice?
A CLI team conducted this investigation by way of personal interviews and online surveys with nearly 300 NSW DET teachers from both schools and TAFE in late 2006. The report [21 pp pdf 315kB] provides insights into how these teachers discover, access and use digital learning resources in their practice. These findings include that teachers prefer richer, more interactive multimedia resources, in formats which enable easy re-use for different learning needs.
The Ne(X)t Generation by Jane Hunter and Sue Beveridge
Jane Hunter and Sue Beveridge's article 'The Ne(x)t Generation', first appeared on pages 36 and 37 in EQ Australia Issue Two, Winter 2006. EQ Australia is a quarterly magazine published by Curriculum Corporation. www.curriculum.edu.au/eq
Interactive Whiteboard Trial by Karen White
The Centre for Learning Innovation and RM Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd conducted an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) trial with Easiteach software in five schools in South Western Sydney Region. The paper [26 pp pdf 891 kB] provides a valuable case study for investigating the impact of these technologies on teaching and learning.
