Approaches and implications of e-learning adoption on academic staff efficacy and working practice: a comparative study Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2005 This report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by the Universal College of Learning in collaboration with Otago Polytechnic. It examined the multiplicity of staff…
Evaluation of Generation XP Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 The progress of the Generation XP Digital Opportunities Pilot Project is reported for the period January 2002 to December 2003. During this time, eight low decile…
The Effectiveness of EarlyBird Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 These reports present both the final report for the evaluation of the outcomes of the EarlyBird Programme in New Zealand on behalf of the Ministry of…
Who doesn't pay back - The characteristics of borrowers who make no progress in reducing their student loans Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 This paper explores the characteristics of borrowers who have not made any progress in reducing their student loan balances. The paper complements a related paper, Paying…
An investigation into factors that influence NZ Polytechnic/Institute of Technology tutors' uptake of e-learning, with particular reference to early and later adopters and resisters Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 This report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by the Waikato Institute of Technology. It investigated the factors that lead New Zealand polytechnic and institutes…
Shifting balances Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 This project consisted of two research ouputs: Shifting balances: The impact of level 1 NCEA on teaching of mathematics and science: This research reports on the impact of…
Evaluation of Notebook Valley Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 The Notebook Valley project provided a range of benefits for the teachers, students, and schools. These benefits included: increases in teacher and student knowledge and confidence…
Analysis of New Zealand Data from the International Adult Literacy Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2005 The Ministry of Education commissioned Massey University researchers to conduct further analysis of the 1996 International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) data to determine whether certain demographic…
A Sociocultural Analysis of Children's Participation in a Mathematical Task Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2005 This report outlines the findings from a research project that examined videotapes of six groups of four children participating in the NEMP Farmyard Race task. The…
How long do people spend in tertiary education? Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2005 This report looks at how long New Zealand tertiary students study for. It provides interesting new data on the differences in duration, attrition and completion experiences…