Research related to Computers in Homes:
It is important that CIH is evaluated so that we can identify how to deliver our programme better. We rely on contacting the families and schools a year or so after training to see how everyone is going and to WOF the machines. Formal surveys have also been undertaken to gather data on outcomes, and the research results published. Papers have been written for local and international conferences to inform interested parties about CIH and how it works in reality. Other analysis has been done on research methods and how to best measure the social outcomes of community ICT programmes
- World Internet Project New Zealand
The second World Internet Project NZ survey was conducted and completed in late 2009 by the Institute of Culture, Discourse & Communication, AUT University by Professor Allan Bell, Dr Jennie Billot & Nigel Smith
The Internet in New Zealand 2009 WIPNZ survey findings on Internet usage and attitudes of New Zealanders are on the WIPNZ website
- Evaluation of the Flaxmere Project: When families learn the language of school - August 2007:
The Flaxmere Project comprised a series of innovations relating to improving home–school relations within and between the five Flaxmere schools. Although each school implemented the project differently, they shared the goal of engaging with their communities and parents to improve short- and long-term education outcomes for the children - refer specifically to page 18 of the report for mention of Computers in Homes.
- WestREAP Computers in Homes Rejuvenation Survey Analysis - February 2007:
How has Computers in Homes made a difference in the lives of participants in a typical CIH project? This Survey Analysis is related to the Hokitika Primary School project undertaken in 2005.
- Literature Review - Contextualising the Computers in Homes Project - October 2006:
This paper seeks to contextualise the Computers in Homes project by identifying key research findings relating to community-based ICT initiatives that attempt to bridge the so-called ‘digital divide’.
- Di Das' Research Paper in Education - October 2005:
How do we measure if closing the Digital Divide addresses barriers to social inclusion? What are the implications for the Computers In Homes Programme in New Zealand?
- Computers in Homes The Tuhoe Education Authority Schools Project - Report on the first 6 - 12 months of connectivity, Clusters 1 & 2
(Barbara Craig, School of Education, Victoria University)
