Analysis and Collection of Qualitative Data from ASP Infrastructure Trial

2002-2003

The Application Service Provider (ASP) Trial involving approximately 260 teachers and 3500 children, was implemented to test the suitability of curriculum service delivery through an application service provision mechanism. Overall the Trial provided qualitative feedback on the technical, curriculum and change management implications of a controlled rollout of Education to Community for the Department of Education and Training in Western Australia.

The Murdoch Team investigated the impact of the technology infrastructure on teachers' capability with ICTs, the learning opportunities afforded by the ICTs and the changes to pedagogy as a result of the techology.

Researchers: Judith MacCallum, Renato Schibeci, Barry Kissane, Cal Durrant and Wendy Cumming-Potvin.