Andrew Fluck
University of Tasmania, Faculty of Education, Faculty Member
Abstract Schools generally in Australia, as elsewhere, are increasingly IT-deficient compared to homes, workplaces and other areas of society (Moursund & Bielefeldt, 1999, p 5). Given this dearth of IT support, it is difficult to frame a... more
Abstract Schools generally in Australia, as elsewhere, are increasingly IT-deficient compared to homes, workplaces and other areas of society (Moursund & Bielefeldt, 1999, p 5). Given this dearth of IT support, it is difficult to frame a meaningful policy for the inclusion of computers across the curriculum, because the equipment and its potential fail to match real-world opportunities.
This paper presents findings from a project run in the UK on the use of speech recognition in special education, and compares these with the use of speech recognition products by students and staff in the Faculty of Education at the... more
This paper presents findings from a project run in the UK on the use of speech recognition in special education, and compares these with the use of speech recognition products by students and staff in the Faculty of Education at the University of Tasmania. In each case, there are particular expectations about the benefits that speech recognition will bring, some of which have been met, and others that require specialist help to achieve.
ABSTRACT This preliminary report gives details of a project conducted in Tasmania to replicate studies conducted in England. The UK-based BECTA report (2001) Primary Schools of the Futureachieving today analysed results from 2110 schools.... more
ABSTRACT This preliminary report gives details of a project conducted in Tasmania to replicate studies conducted in England. The UK-based BECTA report (2001) Primary Schools of the Futureachieving today analysed results from 2110 schools. It confirmed that schools with very good Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources had more students achieving at higher levels in national English, Mathematics and Science tests.
Integral calculus is often taught in high schools to students aged fifteen or older. The project described in this paper investigates the possibility of introducing these concepts and capabilities to students aged 10 to 12 years using... more
Integral calculus is often taught in high schools to students aged fifteen or older. The project described in this paper investigates the possibility of introducing these concepts and capabilities to students aged 10 to 12 years using computer based algebra system software. At the end of the programme, the students attempt a test based on first year engineering degree calculus examinations.
Abstract This paper describes the development of a set of information and communication technology (ICT) competencies for initial teacher trainees. One of its strengths is its integration with a proposed curriculum framework for the use... more
Abstract This paper describes the development of a set of information and communication technology (ICT) competencies for initial teacher trainees. One of its strengths is its integration with a proposed curriculum framework for the use of computers across the curriculum in schools. The full set of competencies articulates with the nationally recognised Graduate Certificate of Education (Computing for Teaching and Learning).
Abstract Few contemporary pre-service teachers would have completed their schooling with the extensive aid of computers. Yet, classroom use of information and communication technology (ICT) is now ubiquitous in much of the world. Today's... more
Abstract Few contemporary pre-service teachers would have completed their schooling with the extensive aid of computers. Yet, classroom use of information and communication technology (ICT) is now ubiquitous in much of the world. Today's pre-service teachers are the 'cusp generation'who, at a unique moment in history, straddle the two worlds of the ballpoint pen and the computer mouse. This study examined pre-service teachers' beliefs about their stakeholder role in terms of influencing ICT innovation and adoption.
Behaviour management is a foremost concern of new teachers and the schools in which they work. Good behaviour management results in more pupil time on task, and this can be measured with feedback (Hattie, 2009). Pre-service teacher... more
Behaviour management is a foremost concern of new teachers and the schools in which they work. Good behaviour management results in more pupil time on task, and this can be measured with feedback (Hattie, 2009). Pre-service teacher training is often criticised for poor connection between theory and practice (Standing Committee on Education and Vocational Training, 2007). Behaviour management is a particular skill where this connection is crucial.
The advent of relatively cheap micro-computers in the 1980s has led to major investment in information and communication technology (ICT) for schools. The technology has been developed continually, creating a situation where there may be... more
The advent of relatively cheap micro-computers in the 1980s has led to major investment in information and communication technology (ICT) for schools. The technology has been developed continually, creating a situation where there may be significant differences between policy and practice. The literature relating to innovation diffusion and the rationale for ICT in school education has concentrated upon effectiveness and teacher professional development.
ABSTRACT This project reports an investigation into the relationship between computer use at school and at home. 170 young people aged 8 to 18 were surveyed at school and at home. Focus groups and interviews were also conducted. The... more
ABSTRACT This project reports an investigation into the relationship between computer use at school and at home. 170 young people aged 8 to 18 were surveyed at school and at home. Focus groups and interviews were also conducted. The results suggest a shift away from local contacts to an increasingly national and global set of children's contacts as more access the internet at home. The study also revealed the importance of parental ICT skills and attitudes.
ABSTRACT Computers in students' homes greatly outnumber those in schools. This disparity and teachers' desire for equity make good reasons for adopting portable one-to-one ICT provision. This paper describes the provision of handheld... more
ABSTRACT Computers in students' homes greatly outnumber those in schools. This disparity and teachers' desire for equity make good reasons for adopting portable one-to-one ICT provision. This paper describes the provision of handheld computers to an entire primary school class. The implications for teacher and children were enormous; the learning environment became digital, and the handheld acted as a digital conduit between home and school.
ABSTRACT Computer-based assessment (CBA) has practical and economical benefits in that it allows testing of a large student cohort with the facility of automated marking of responses. In 2001 we incorporated formative CBA as a means of... more
ABSTRACT Computer-based assessment (CBA) has practical and economical benefits in that it allows testing of a large student cohort with the facility of automated marking of responses. In 2001 we incorporated formative CBA as a means of promoting and measuring student understanding of course content. Anecdotal information suggests that student learning was enhanced and results showed that learning occurred. But, learning processes promoted by this technology need explication. We aimed to do this.
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The SWOT analysis from Step 1 will have given some early warnings about poss ible disruptions to the change process. Step 2 will have provided a wider appre ciation of the points of negotiation available within the initial SWOT. The... more
The SWOT analysis from Step 1 will have given some early warnings about poss ible disruptions to the change process. Step 2 will have provided a wider appre ciation of the points of negotiation available within the initial SWOT. The involve ment of senior school management in this phase helps guarantee that energies are not wasted on unproductive pathways. At the same time, some of the ideas presented by practitioners (including classroom teachers) that they see as on their 'wish list'could be converted to 'possibilities' ...
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Many fraMeworks There are numerous frameworks covering and linking various aspects of ICT and its uses, teaching and learning, the curriculum and schooling. Each one has the potential to contribute to the work of the school development... more
Many fraMeworks There are numerous frameworks covering and linking various aspects of ICT and its uses, teaching and learning, the curriculum and schooling. Each one has the potential to contribute to the work of the school development 'architect'. This chapter introduces a range of such frameworks, some of which have been formally published, and others that emerged in the course of the research undertaken by the authors. Examples are: frameworks covering levels of ICT use (Downes et al. 2001, p. 2); curriculum reform and ...
Now is the time for celebration! This stage embeds new practices into the life of the organisation and begins by sharing experiences, insights and outcomes. Towards the end of the designated project period, it is important for all the... more
Now is the time for celebration! This stage embeds new practices into the life of the organisation and begins by sharing experiences, insights and outcomes. Towards the end of the designated project period, it is important for all the participants involved to collectively reflect on their achievements. What better way to do this than to invite people from outside the organisation to see what has been achieved? This can be a purposeful exhibition that highlights the differences between previous norms and the new ways of learning that have ...
Introduction As part of a large Australian Research Council funded grant, class-based observations were conducted into fifty Australian primary school classrooms during the period 2002–04. This excerpt from the study focuses on interviews... more
Introduction As part of a large Australian Research Council funded grant, class-based observations were conducted into fifty Australian primary school classrooms during the period 2002–04. This excerpt from the study focuses on interviews conducted during week-long visits to schools. the sample and method Interviews were conducted in twenty-four Tasmanian primary schools. Of these schools, six were from the Catholic sector and eighteen were Department of Education schools. On the basis of their location, eleven ...
Page 1. Computers in Special Education . . . Microcomputers in UK Special Education In 1980 the British government's Department of Education and Science initiated the hlicro-electronics Education Programme (hlEP) to support the uses... more
Page 1. Computers in Special Education . . . Microcomputers in UK Special Education In 1980 the British government's Department of Education and Science initiated the hlicro-electronics Education Programme (hlEP) to support the uses of computers in education. ...
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Once the relevant knowledge base to inform decision making has been built, the targeted change can begin. Agreeing Outcomes has been identified as the second step in the seven-step process. This step identifies an assessment of the status... more
Once the relevant knowledge base to inform decision making has been built, the targeted change can begin. Agreeing Outcomes has been identified as the second step in the seven-step process. This step identifies an assessment of the status quo of current good practice and needs for improvement. In other words, decision makers are required to identify areas of good practice as well as those requiring improvement. Normally this will occur in small representative groups. As outlined in Step 1, the roles represented need to include all the ...
Having worked through the action learning methodology there will be an expanded awareness of many of the key success factors associated with professional learning. Professional learning is much more than just learning about ICT. Step 5... more
Having worked through the action learning methodology there will be an expanded awareness of many of the key success factors associated with professional learning. Professional learning is much more than just learning about ICT. Step 5 involves an expansion of working knowledge. Some learning about ICT is necessary but will not prove sufficient. Teaching and learning are situated activities—they are only meaningful in terms of the place in which they are occurring. In this chapter we explore various theories of ...
How can teachers integrate ICT into student school learning? How does ICT contribute to improved or extended learning? This study compared m-learning, e-learning and contemporary learning pedagogies in the context of Health Education. It... more
How can teachers integrate ICT into student school learning? How does ICT contribute to improved or extended learning? This study compared m-learning, e-learning and contemporary learning pedagogies in the context of Health Education. It was undertaken in schools located in the states of Victoria and Tasmania, Australia. Findings from 170 Year 7 (age 13) students in two linked schools are described in this preliminary report. In general, students were more adaptable to technology, but teachers felt ICT was an imposition ...
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For helping us deliver timely decisions to our authors, the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher would like thank the following individuals who contributed reviews from 2010 through June 2011. We applaud your efforts and dedication to the community. ... Educ Inf Technol (2011) 16:321–322 DOI 10.1007/s10639-011-9172-x ... Pavlo Antonenko Aasim Azooz Konstantinos Baltzis Moshe Barak Georges-Louis Baron M. Bessagnet Mithun Bhaskar Ben Blake T. Brinda Cathy Burnett Ana Paula Couceiro Figueira Eva Dakich Bill Davey Lin Deng Helen Drenoyianni ...
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As our research has shown, the first step of the journey is always the most difficult. Successful integration of ICTs requires organisational change (Mulford et al. 2004). Hence, the technology is a small part of a much bigger stack of... more
As our research has shown, the first step of the journey is always the most difficult. Successful integration of ICTs requires organisational change (Mulford et al. 2004). Hence, the technology is a small part of a much bigger stack of cultural shifts. Change can be painful, but this can be eased by proper planning and distributed ownership of tasks at hand. From our school-based research involving interviews with hundreds of teachers and school leaders, in some cases a few individuals grasp the potential of new ways of working, at ...
This chapter presents a study of student mobile practices in one high school in Tasmania. This school provided all year 7 and 8 students with iPod Touches, and aimed to explore new forms of pedagogy that reflected a more relevant and... more
This chapter presents a study of student mobile practices in one high school in Tasmania. This school provided all year 7 and 8 students with iPod Touches, and aimed to explore new forms of pedagogy that reflected a more relevant and contemporary curriculum for young people in the 21st century.
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Most teachers recognise the benefits of meeting face-to-face for professional learning activities. However, for teachers in remote locations in Australia the vast distances that need to be travelled for such meetings are prohibitive. The... more
Most teachers recognise the benefits of meeting face-to-face for professional learning activities. However, for teachers in remote locations in Australia the vast distances that need to be travelled for such meetings are prohibitive. The potential of videoconferencing was ...
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Abstract Information and communication technology (ICT) has changed society. Yet schools have been largely untouched. For a change like business process re-engineering to occur in schools, it has been proposed that pre-service teachers... more
Abstract Information and communication technology (ICT) has changed society. Yet schools have been largely untouched. For a change like business process re-engineering to occur in schools, it has been proposed that pre-service teachers should bring new ideas into institutions. There are tensions associated with the engagement of pre-service teachers as ICT change-agents. They represent a new generation and schools can expect them to encapsulate new ways of learning, of teaching. However they are apprentices to a ...
After the party comes a new dawn and a reflective process that looks back on this achievement in order to take on the next new challenge. In the previous step, the change-agents within the institution were feted and celebrated. But now... more
After the party comes a new dawn and a reflective process that looks back on this achievement in order to take on the next new challenge. In the previous step, the change-agents within the institution were feted and celebrated. But now their achievements need to be examined in the light of new developments and challenges facing the organisation. Perhaps other changes can be undertaken using a similar model in other parts of the community? A decision needs to be made about which area of concern should be tackled ...
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National priorities set by an Australian ministerial taskforce provide clear guidelines to develop pedagogy that integrates ICT. Although these guidelines do not specifically address rural and regional school needs, the two priorities:... more
National priorities set by an Australian ministerial taskforce provide clear guidelines to develop pedagogy that integrates ICT. Although these guidelines do not specifically address rural and regional school needs, the two priorities: promoting pedagogic leadership and creating ...
Abstract This study sought knowledge of the decision-making used by learners when interacting with multi-media environments. Mounting evidence on related thinking processes appeared to expose a gap in the prior knowledge, vocabularies and... more
Abstract This study sought knowledge of the decision-making used by learners when interacting with multi-media environments. Mounting evidence on related thinking processes appeared to expose a gap in the prior knowledge, vocabularies and values used when entering cyberspace. We were curious to know about the decision making judgements made by learners and any associated rules or strategies they had developed to interact with new and emerging information technology environments. How decisions are undertaken are ...
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Some of the big topics of life, particularly education, include debates over the proportional contributions of nature and nurture, and the mind–body question. In this chapter I propose to look at the way in which students (people) react... more
Some of the big topics of life, particularly education, include debates over the proportional contributions of nature and nurture, and the mind–body question. In this chapter I propose to look at the way in which students (people) react and respond to quite sophisticated stimuli. It is essential to distinguish whether they are responding in a biological way, at the surface of their sensory mechanisms, or whether their response is a deeper, learning one.
Over three years students at the University of Tasmania have participated in eExaminations where they have responded to examination questions using computers. Over these three years they have made the transition from using institutional... more
Over three years students at the University of Tasmania have participated in eExaminations where they have responded to examination questions using computers. Over these three years they have made the transition from using institutional computers in laboratories to using personally owned laptops in a traditional examination hall. This innovation and transition have been paralleled and enabled by the development of a modified live operating system which preserves the fairness of the assessment process. The technical ...
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This chapter examines the merits and validity of measuring the educational value of computers using conventional tests of academic achievement. I examine transformative uses of computers in schools, and how curriculum design may be... more
This chapter examines the merits and validity of measuring the educational value of computers using conventional tests of academic achievement. I examine transformative uses of computers in schools, and how curriculum design may be reconsidered in such a context. This is illustrated by three examples of transformation through IT, in literacy practices, curriculum content and classroom pedagogy. The examples justify radical curriculum change. One way of achieving these changes is by envisioning new learning ...