Fostering inclusion in Portuguese schools: key lessons from ICT projects

This paper reports on different projects aimed at fostering inclusion in Portuguese elementary and high schools at national, regional and local level through ICT projects. Based on our participation in these projects, we describe the key lessons learned as regards using mobile technology, georeferenced information as well as children's and youngsters' interest and expertise in curricular activities. We argue that mobile technologies together with the creation and the publishing of multisensory georeferenced information can support educational engagement and inclusive participation in Portuguese school communities. Categories and Subject Descriptors

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: ACMIDC
• Authors: Maria João Silva, Eduarda Ferreira, Cristina Azevedo Gomes
• Keywords: ACMIDC 2009, Human Computer Interaction, ICT Projects, Multisensory Georeferenced Information, Portuguese School Communities