What spaces? Designing authentic, sustainable online learning spaces for children with diabetes

Authors

Shirley Agostinho, University of WollongongFollow
Richard Sprod, University of WollongongFollow
Barry Harper, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

30908

Publication Details

Sprod, R., Agostinho, S. & Harper, B. (2009). What spaces? Designing authentic, sustainable online learning spaces for children with diabetes. Ascilite 2009: Same places, different spaces (pp. 1009-1012). Auckland, New Zealand: Ascilite.

Abstract

This paper presents a work-in-progress of how social networking, Web 2.0 and emerging communication technologies might be successfully used to support authentic self-management education for children aged 11-13 years who are living with Type 1 diabetes. The study employs a mixed-method approach that has been adopted within a Design Based Research framework. This paper explains the research problem, the theoretical framework that will underpin the study and the overall research design.