References for Welcome page:
Higgins, A. (2002, July). Creating a national e-learning strategy in the open learning environment: A New Zealand case study. In Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning: Open Learning: Transforming Education for Development, International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa (Vol. 29).
Hyder, K., Kwinn, A., Miazga, R., & Murray, M. (2007). Synchronous e-learning. The eLearning Guild.
Nichols, M. (2008). E-learning in context - #1. ePrimer series. Retrieved from Ako Aotearoa website http://akoaotearoa.ac.nz/project/eprimer-series/resources/files/e-learning-context-1-eprimer-series
References for Fact Files:
Education data retrieved from: http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/statistics/schooling
Census data retrieved from: http://www.stats.govt.nz/
http://www.chinaeducenter.com/en/cedu/psedu.php
References for Development of e-learning:
Ash, K. (2012). Quality concerns slow E-learning growth in China. Education Week, 31(19), 14-15.
Friesner, T., & Hart, M. (2004). A cultural analysis of e-learning for China.Electronic Journal on E-learning, 2(1), 81-88.
Howells, G. (1989). Distance teaching in China. Journal of Educational Television, 15(2), 79-85.
Li, L., Hoque, K. E., Othman, A. J., & Razak, A. Z. A. (2014). English teachers’ awareness of using ICT in primary school of Shenzhen city in China.International Journal of Learning and Development, 4(1), Pages-17.
McQuaide, S. (2009). Making education equitable in rural China through distance learning. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(1).
Mcquaide, S. (2011). School-Based versus Distance Training for Rural Teachers in China. Asian Journal of Distance Education, 9(1).
Perraton, H. (2000). Open and distance learning in the developing world. London & New York: Routledge.
Robinson, B. (2008). Using Distance Education and ICT to Improve Access, Equity and the Quality in Rural Teachers' Professional Development in Western China. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 9(1), 1-17.
Zhang, K. (2005). China’s online education: Rhetoric and realities. Global perspectives on E-learning: Rhetoric and reality, 21-34.
Zhu, C. (2010). Teacher roles and adoption of educational technology in the Chinese context. Journal for educational research online, 2(2), 72-86.
Ministry of Education, accessed 01/08/2014 at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/theMinistry/EducationInitiatives/UFBInSchools/ANetworkForLearning.aspx)
Wylie, C. & Bonne, L. (2014). Primary and Intermediate Schools in 2013: Main findings from the NZCER national survey. Wellington, New Zealand: NZCER.
References for Barriers to e-learning:
2020 Communications Trust (2013) Census reveals regional digital divide. Taken from http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1312/S00017/census-reveals-regional-digital-divide.htm
Ash, K. (2012). Quality concerns slow E-learning growth in China. Education Week, 31(19), 14-15.
Barbour, M., Brown, R., Hasler Waters, L., Hunt, J.L., Kennedy, K., Ounsworth, C., Powell, A., Trimm, T. (2011) Online and Blended Learning: A survey of policy and practice of k-12 schools around the world. Vienna. VA: International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
Baskin, C. and Williams, M. (2006) ICT integration in schools: Where are we now and what comes next? Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 22 (4).
Bishop, R., Berryman, M., Tiakiwai, S., & Richardson, C. (2003) Te Kotahitanga: Experiences of year 9 and 10 Maori students in mainstream classrooms. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Education
Chen, L., Chen, H., & Wang, N. (2009). Distance education in China: The current state of e-learning. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 26(2), 82-89.
Ding, X., Niu, J., & Han, Y. (2010). Research on distance education development in China. British Journal of Educational Technology, 41(4), 582-592.
Friesner, T., & Hart, M. (2004). A cultural analysis of e-learning for China.Electronic Journal on E-learning, 2(1), 81-88.
Howells, G. (1989). Distance teaching in China. Journal of Educational Television, 15(2), 79-85.
Johnson, M., Calvert, E. & Raggett, N. (2009) ICT in Schools report 2009; Information and communication technology in New Zealand schools 1993 – 2009. A report prepared for 2020 Communications Trust by Research New Zealand.
Johnson, M., Hedditch, J. & Yin, I. (2011) ICT in Schools report 2011; Information and communication technology in New Zealand schools 1993 – 2011. A report prepared for 2020 Communications Trust by Research New Zealand.
Kaye, N. & New Zealand. Parliament. (2012). Inquiry into 21st century learning environments and digital literacy (pp. 1 electronic document (49 p.)). Retrieved from http://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/content-aggregator/getIEs?system=ilsdb&id=1582182
Liaw, S. S. (2008). Investigating students’ perceived satisfaction, behavioral intention, and effectiveness of e-learning: A case study of the Blackboard system. Computers & Education, 51(2), 864-873.
Loveless, T. (2013). PISA’s China Problem. The Brown Center Chalkboard. The Brookings Institution.
McQuaide, S. (2009). Making education equitable in rural China through distance learning. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(1).
Mcquaide, S. (2011). School-Based versus Distance Training for Rural Teachers in China. Asian Journal of Distance Education, 9(1).
Perraton, H. (2000). Open and distance learning in the developing world. London & New York: Routledge.
Messier, W. P. (2005). Traditional Teaching Strategies versus Cooperative Teaching Strategies: Which Can Improve Achievement Scores in Chinese Middle Schools?. Online Submission, 2(1).
Sahin, S. & Ham, V. (2010) Outcomes for teachers and students in the ICT PD school cluster programme 2006 – 2008: A National Review. Christchurch, New Zealand: CORE Education NZ Ltd for the Ministry of Education. Retrieved from http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz
Statistics NZ (2013) Household use of information communication technology. Taken from http://www.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/industry_sectors/information_technology_and_communications/HouseholdUseofICT_HOTP2012/Commentary.aspx
Taikiwai, S.J. & Taikiwai, H. (2010) A literature review focused on Virtual Learning Environments (VLE’s) and e-learning in the context of Te Reo Maori and Kaupapa Maori education. Kiore Enterprises Ltd for the Ministry of Education. Retrieved from http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz
Wright, N (2010) E-learning and implications for New Zealand schools: A literature review. Hamilton, New Zealand: The University of Waikato for the Ministry of Education. Retrieved from http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz
Zhang, K. (2005). China’s online education: Rhetoric and realities. Global perspectives on E-learning: Rhetoric and reality, 21-34.
Zhu, C. (2010). Teacher roles and adoption of educational technology in the Chinese context. Journal for educational research online, 2(2), 72-86.
Websites and Organisations:
International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED) is a UNESCO category 2 centre and the only agency engaged in research and training for rural education under the auspices of UNESCO http://www.inruled.org/en/
Global Times Online newspaper: Hacking at the Hukou: 17th July, 2013 : http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/796880.shtml#.UlE3XIZ6bVo
http://www.ruralchina.org/get-educated
http://elearning.tki.org.nz
Manaiakalani Cluster Websites:
https://sites.google.com/a/manaiakalani.org/www/home or http://www.manaiakalani.org/
Videos and Images:
Kenneally, A. (2012) Creating learning spaces. Retrieved from http://edtalks.org/video/creating-learning-spaces#.UW-f0iuPhVo
Stuart, C. (2014) The network for learning in 2014. Retrieved from http://edtalks.org/video/network-learning-2014
NZ circular image from free stock photography. Retrieved from: http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-new-zealand-map-flag-image2311717
China / New zealand Flag image - http://shipin.people.com.cn/n/2014/0516/c85914-25024323.html
China flag circular image from free stock photography. Retrieved from : http://www.rgbstock.com/photo/mmAhYrw/registeredok
World globe circular image from free stock photography. Retrieved from : http://www.rgbstock.com
Classroom photos: www.moe.cn
General Reading:
Ding, X., Niu, J., & Han, Y. (2010). Research on distance education development in China. British Journal of Educational Technology, 41(4), 582-592. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2010.01093.x
Gulati, S. (2008). Technology-enhanced learning in developing nations: A review. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning 9(1).
Haythornthwaite, C., & Andrews, R. (2011). Theorizing online learning. In E-learning theory and practice (pp. 45-62). London: Sage
Johnson, M., Hedditch, J., & Yin, I. (2011). ICT in schools report 2011: Information & communications technology in New Zealand schools 1993-2011. A report prepared for the 2020 Communications Trust by Research New Zealand (pp. 88-105). Retrieved from: http://www.2020.org.nz/template/ict_2011_final_report.pdf156
Wright, N. (2010). E-learning and implications for New Zealand schools: A literature review. Hamilton, New Zealand: The University of Waikato for the Ministry of Education. Retrieved from http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz.