Project to Investigate Improving Literacy and Numeracy Outcomes of Distance Education Students in the Early Years of Schooling

This report provides a comprehensive overview of distance education services provided to students in their early years of schooling who are living in rural and remote areas and undertaking education at home. It provides information on the nature and extent of literacy and numeracy support provided to these students including current use of information and communication technology in distance education and its potential to promote literacy and numeracy. The report also provides insight into the dual roles of the teacher/tutor and parent. The project examined the role of home tutors and supervisors through interviews with personnel from State and Territory distance education providers, principals, teachers, home tutors and children. The project investigated literacy and numeracy teaching and learning and the use of information and communication technologies in distance education through review and analysis of relevant literature, reports and new initiatives recently implemented.

Electronic version only available from the Department.  Print copies may be available for loan from your local library.

• DEST Report Volume 1 - PDF    (6.0 MB, 161 pages)
  DEST Report Volume 2 - PDF    (4.7 MB, 112 pages)
  
  
• I-Spi guide - PDF    (7.0 MB, 121 pages)