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'''E-com4S2P Project''' was funded by the European Union (Leonardo LLP project) and coordinated by [[Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg dept SAW]](Limburg Catholic University College), Hasselt Belgium.
The '''E-com4S2P Project''' was a Leonardo Da Vinci LLP Mobility funded by the European Union and coordinated by [[Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg dept SAW]](Limburg Catholic University College), Hasselt Belgium. The central idea was that communication between schools and families is essential for building trusting relationships that foster parental involvement. Parental involvement in schools and social institutes is necessary for youngsters to develop successfully and to make decisions that will have positive outcomes for their futures.


This study examined the role of new ICT communications technologies in fostering parental involvement in schools and social institutes  and uncovers barriers that prevent usage of technology to promote communication.  Little research has been done to evaluate the role of emerging technologies in enhancing communication practices between schools specialised in vocational training and parents/guardians.


Communication between schools and families is essential for building trusting relationships that foster parental involvement. Parental involvement in schools and social institutes is necessary for youngsters to develop successfully and to make decisions that will have positive outcomes for their futures.
The following individuals from the [[New Media Lab]] and others have participated and/or benefited from the project:
 
[[Iliada Spyrou]]
This study will examine the role of new ICT communications technologies in fostering parental involvement in schools and social institutes  and uncovers barriers that prevent usage of technology to promote communication.  Little research has been done to evaluate the role of emerging technologies in enhancing communication practices between schools specialised in vocational training and parents/guardians.
[[Andreas Drakos]]
Mihalina Drakou
[[Tatjana Taraszow]]
[[Yiannis Laouris]]
[[Elia Petridou]]


==Overall objectives==
==Overall objectives==

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