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Hollingworth, S.; Mansaray, A.; Allen, K.; Rose, A. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2011
Government attention (in England and elsewhere) has been drawn to the role of technology in supporting learning in families. However, sociologists of education highlight that parent's ability to engage with their children's education and learning is not a straightforward issue. Drawing on the work of Pierre Bourdieu, this paper attempts to open up…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Class, Parent Attitudes, Parent Participation
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Selwyn, N.; Banaji, S.; Hadjithoma-Garstka, C.; Clark, W. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2011
This paper investigates how schools are supporting parents' involvement with their children's education through the use of "Learning Platform" technologies--i.e. the integrated use of virtual learning environments, management information systems, communications, and other information and resource-sharing technologies. Based on in-depth…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Elementary Schools