F. Scheuermann

The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate the work of a small European network of researchers in the field of education whose main work is focussed on the evaluation of ICT in educational contexts. ORIENTE is a European network of researchers specialised in monitoring and evaluation ongoing research tackling educational, institutional, organisational and symbolic aspects of new learning environments mediated by ICT. The Network uses different approaches to evaluation, from cluster evaluation, case studies, using quantitative and qualitative methodologies, monitoring progress and appraising outcomes through both external assessment or participatory designs.