The use of ICT in higher education: work in progress at the University Of Minho

In this article, we describe and analyse two curricular experiments in the use of Information and Communication Technologies at the University of Minho. The first, undertaken in the context of a Higher Degree in Education, in the subject of Information and Communication Technologies in Education, deals with the conception and implementation of a model that supports the development of work groups making use of the Internet. We describe the methodology of the work adopted while exploring a specific website, and analyse the main implications of its use in school practice. The second experiment, being developed in the subject of Educational Technology taught in various Teacher Training Degrees, deals with the construction of an open and flexible platform (website) providing support for learning activities. We present the student interface and discuss some of the underlying options. Finally, we reflect upon the importance of promoting the integration of ICT in education and training