International cooperative learning via the internet - The case study based on APEC ICT model school

In the beginning of 21(st) century, the information and communication technology (ICT) has created significant impact on the pedagogical environment. The ICT pedagogical methodology and tools has increasingly altered the landscape in the educational field, particularly in higher education. New ICT technology will be embedded in every comer of society or pedagogical setting. ICT Model School Network is a sub-division of APEC Future Education Consortium. There are fourteen member economies of Asia-Pacific joined in the consortium, 67 elementary or junior high schools, about 273 teachers, and 7100 students attended this project. The members shared and exchanged their pedagogical experience and skill via the Interet. The students also cooperate teaming with the students of sister school. Our study is a pilot program to explore the feasible ways for two elementary schools from different countries to cooperate, exchange their teaching and teaming experience.