Nicola Yelland; Keith Gilbert; Nereda White; Jacki Smith

doi:10.1017/S1326011100002581

Technological Communities of Learning: A Model for the Use of New Information Technologies by Indigenous Students 1

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Nicola Yelland Queensland University of Technology
Keith Gilbert Queensland University of Technology
Nereda White Australian Catholic University
Jacki Smith Queensland University of Technology

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https://doi.org/10.1017/S1326011100002581

Abstract

This project was designed to enhance the academic success and profiles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) through increased proficiency and awareness of computer technology. The program attempted to establish a community of practice with technology, that focused on teachingand mentoringAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by supporting their use of computer technology. Prior to this project, there was no sound base of support for encouraging the use of technology with this group of students in the university and thus they were reluctant and apprehensive about its use in their studies.

Initially, we focused on the development of the students' proficiency in word processing so that they could apply their newly learned skills directly to their coursework and assessment in the specific degree that they were studying. Secondly, we introduced the students to the Internet and finally we assisted them with the location of information in the Library and from other sources. Consequently, the key notions of the project related primarily to improving the students' skills in writing, communications, and searching and accessing information.

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References

Engeström Y. ( 1991) ‘ Non scolae sed vitae discimus: towards overcomingthe encapsulation of school learning.’ Learning and Instruction 1( 3): 95– 134.

Lave J. and Wenger E. ( 1991) Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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Published

1997-04-01

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Yelland, N., Gilbert, K., White, N., & Smith, J. (1997). Technological Communities of Learning: A Model for the Use of New Information Technologies by Indigenous Students 1. The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 25(1), 30–35. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1326011100002581

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Issue

Vol. 25 No. 1 (1997)

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Section C: Research

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