STEPS – Study of the impact of technology in primary schools
Client
DG Education and Culture of the European Commission
Duration
January 2008 – June 2009
Description
The 18 months study – carried out in partnership with the European Schoolnet - provided a comparative analysis report detailing the main strategies for the integration of ICT in primary schools in the EU27, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, their impact and future development perspectives. It contributed to identifying the main impact on learning and learners, on teachers and teaching, as well as on primary school development plans and strategies. The comparative analysis also provided evidence for a set of recommendations on the integration of ICT in education. It identified the main drivers and enablers for effective and efficient use of ICT, and proposed recommendations for policy makers and stakeholders taking into account the environmental background (cultural, social, and economic). The study results have been published and can be downloaded from the European Commission EACEA site.