Sustainability+-+Research+Questions


 * 1) 1 ICT IS USED TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING

Have you conducted a student learning needs analysis? Which specific areas for improvement have been identified? Which Web 2.0 apps are likely to address these learning needs? Which Web 2.0 apps can be related to developments in learning theories? Which Web 2.0 apps can be related in societal shifts?


 * 1) 2 ICT IS AN INTEGRAL ASPECT OF TEACHING

How can you ensure that Web 2.0 applications are seamlessly integrated into teaching practices? Is the Web 2.0 area of application based on proven research? Is the Web 2.0 area of application in danger of becoming obsolete? Is the Web 2.0 application readily accessible?


 * 1) 3 PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT IS ONGOING

Is PD readily available for skills related to the Web application? Is PD readily available for growth in pedagogical approaches? Is administrative support apparent? Is technical support readily available?


 * 1) 4 PLANNING, BUDGETING AND EVALUATION

Are sufficient time resources allocated to maintaining the implementation of Web 2.0 applications? Is there a budget allocated to the implementation of Web 2.0 resources? Is there a plan for the future? Is there an evaluation plan? Does the evaluation plan aim to measure both intended and unintended effects?


 * 1) 5 ICT INFUSION IS SUPPORTED BY COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS

Are there partnerships with external stakeholders? Are students actively involved? Is the parent community actively involved? Is the local community actively involved? Do technical, administrative and teaching staff function collaboratively?