Understanding Software Ecosystems for Technology-Enhanced Learning – a Case Study

Abstract

The increased use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in schools promises up-to-date, interactive and collaborative learning content. However, this has proved difficult to fulfill as the requirements from students and teachers combined with devices in a variety of contexts are expensive to meet. Software reuse is a proven way to decrease development time. This paper explores the characteristics of a software ecosystem approach to cater for a new digital school and presents an enhanced reference model developed for the field of technology-enhanced learning (TEL).