Explanations for the differential use of ICT in the New Zealand secondary school classroom

This paper is based on a research project currently being undertaken. The aim of the project is to find, and validate, possible explanations for the differential level, manner and patterns of use of ICT (information and communication technologies) as learning tools in the New Zealand secondary school classroom both within and between schools. Currently the government, and our schools, are spending large amounts of money on both ICT infrastructure and staff professional development. Yet, despite the high level of implementation that has resulted the level of integration into the classrooms and the use of ICT as a learning tool is still disappointing at best.