Parent organisations associated with secondary schools are increasingly challenged to become involved in meaningful ways to improve the educational outcomes for their children. This case study will focus on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to mobilise a parent-led response to the announcement of a financial crisis and possible closure of a school. The use of an e-mail list in combination with other communication media enabled the stakeholder groups to identify strategies and then act to address the school's viability. The advantages and limitations of the use of ICT in this context are presented. The resultant changes in the dynamic of social inclusion in the broader school stakeholder groups are also discussed. The case study concludes that ICT is a useful tool in building social capacity for community engagement and for addressing limitations in organisational structures.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Editor
Graeme Johanson and Larry Stillman
Start Page
1
End Page
14
Number of Pages
14
Start Date
2002-07-03
Finish Date
2002-07-05
ISBN-10
0958105804
ISBN-13
9780958105804
Location
Monash University
Publisher
Centre for Community Networking Research, School of Management & Systems, Monash University
Place of Publication
Clayton, Vic.
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Open Access
No
External Author Affiliations
COIN Internet Academy; Faculty of Informatics and Communication;
Era Eligible
No
Name of Conference
Electronic Networking 2002: Building Community Conference
Parent Title
Conference proceedings, Electronic Networking 2002: Building Community Conference