ECom4s2p

Leonardo LLP project

Communication between schools and families is essential for building trusting relationships that foster parental involvement. Parental involvement in schools and social institutes is necessary for youngsters to develop successfully and to make decisions that will have positive outcomes for their futures.

This study will examine the role of new ICT communications technologies in fostering parental involvement in schools and social institutes and uncovers barriers that prevent usage of technology to promote communication. Little research has been done to evaluate the role of emerging technologies in enhancing communication practices between schools specialised in vocational training and parents/guardians.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role and possibilities of different interpersonal communications technologies like cell phone and e-mail, school websites, blog, electronic learning environments and new social websites like Facebook, Twitter, etc..in communicating with parents. Additionally, these communication modes will be appraised for their efficacy in facilitating parental involvement in schools.

Partners

Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg dept SAW (Limburg Catholic University College) Hasselt Belgium Coordinator

Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse (U.A.P.V.) Avignon France

Zespół Szkół Nr 1, Technikum Nr 1 im. Prof. Bolesława Krupińskiego w Lubinie (Vocational or technical secondary school ) Lubin Poland

Tekkeköy Halk Eğitim Merkezi (Adult education provider) Samsun Turkey

Kavakmeydan vocational trade high school Tabzon Turkey

INDICO International institute for the development of innovation, knowledge and competences (providing guidance, counselling and information services) Zaragoza Spain

Zespół Szkół Elektronicznych i Telekomunikacyjnych (Vocational or technical secondary school ) Olsztyn Poland

BilSE-Institut für Bildung und Forschung GmbH Güstrow Germany

Cyprus Neuroscience & Technology Institute Nicosia Cyprus

Duration : 2010-2012 More information http://ecom4s2p.mixxt.com