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In this study we have explored two different perspectives of one ICT project. The mainstream perceives that an educational ICT project for the aboriginal as successful, while the local aboriginals and teachers are not satisfied with the ICT project. By adopting the postcolonial theory and ethnography method, this study enables us to compare and contrast these two viewpoints. It appears that the paternalistic nature of the ICT project as well as the belief of technological supremacy contribute to the disparity between the mainstream and the locals.

Year of Conference
2009
Conference Name
Americas Conference on Information Systems
Volume
759
Number of Pages
1-9
Date Published
6-9 August
Conference Location
San Francisco, California
URL
http://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2009/759
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