Abstract:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) does not have a strong presence in New Zealand secondary school settings. This paper examines the introduction of the new curriculum and ICT up to its development at the millenium. The current status of ICT in secondary schools is then outlined, and barriers and issues related to innovation adoption are discussed. Links are made with postmodern theory. A rationale for why schools should strive for integration of ICT is provided, and there are suggestions for how schools could achieve this.