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14 August 2009This briefing paper provides an outline of key technical challenges for utilising new ways of technology-enabled collaboration and learning in Australian schools. Emerging web 2.0 functionality and tools including wikis, blogs and other collaborative online environments offer many potential benefits for learners, however there remain a number of serious challenges that require investigation. This paper focuses on the technical challenges facing Australian schools in moving to more technology-enabled teaching and learning practices. These challenges should also be considered within a wider context of challenges for school education including a national curriculum and professional development for teachers.

This paper is part of the Technical Standards for Digital Education project funded by the Australian Government's Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeGovernment or Gov agency
CoverageAustralia
CopyrightUniversity of Southern Queensland
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/18503
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