An activity theory framework for industrial design

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 304
Author(s):  
Gaurang Desai
Open Praxis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 469
Author(s):  
Judy Corinne Noeline Pullenayegem ◽  
K. Radhika M. De Silva ◽  
Buddhini Gayathri Jayatilleke

This paper presents the results of a study conducted to ascertain the extent to which participants studying in an open and distance learning context utilized the mediation tools provided in an Advanced Writing Skills course, conducted in a blended-learning mode in Sri Lanka. Sixty-four participants engaged in the online component of the writing course using the Process Approach. The course consisted of seven sessions; four addressing the stages of the Process Approach to writing an essay, and three practice sessions. Data were gathered from log-files of the Learning Management System, questionnaires, and interviews related to five mediation tools provided to learners. The data were analyzed utilizing Engeström’s activity theory framework (1987); with focus on the contradictions that emerged in the use of each tool. First, the contradictions that emerged in participants’ engagement with the tools is presented, secondly, the factors that need to be taken into account to ensure greater engagement.


2022 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 265-291
Author(s):  
Solbey Morillo Puente ◽  
Iván Neftalí Ríos Hernández

This quantitative-based research determined whether the routine activity theory influences cyber victimization. To measure the dimensions of the theory, defined as exposure to a motivated offender, suitable online target, and absence of a capable guardian, a valid and reliable questionnaire was used. The cyber victimization questionnaire developed by Álvarez-García, Dobarro, and Núñez was applied to 1,285 students selected at random from schools in Colombia. Findings: 46% are identified as exposed to a motivated offender, 37.5% are suitable online targets, and 29.8% have no capable guardians. The interdependence of these three elements revealed that 3.9% of students are at risk due to their routine activities, which had a significant influence on cyber victimization. It is proposed that these findings should be considered in the design of communicative and educational policies aimed at a responsible use of technologies.


This chapter presents a review of studies and reports of students’ use of technology in higher education published primarily in the U.S. and Canada from 2005 to 2012. The review is conducted using an Activity Theory framework that organizes information from the literature according to the components of the activity system—subject, tools, object, norms, community, division of labour, and outcomes. The chapter concludes with a summary of the activity system and limitations of the approach.


Author(s):  
Faisal Khalil-Ur-Rehman

In that study, we thoroughly reviewed the pilot cell discipline studies posted of 2014–2019. Moreover, the activity theory framework was adopted in imitation of inspect the insights then trends on cellular learning. That is, the dimension about context, tools, control, communication, topics and objectives have been busy according to analyze the studies. It was once determined so close empirical cellular learning research eager college students between real-world contexts, then the activities were carried out primarily based of the existing faculty curriculums. This potential that researchers yet faculty teachers pointed out the charge concerning situating students into significant study via assisting them link as that had learned from the textbooks in imitation of real-world scenarios and daily life environments. In the meantime, the research frequently worried the college students of actively the usage of cellular structures with verbal exchange facilities according to gather potential through interacting together with peers, events, yet unique real-world education pursuits within the environment. On certain hand, many researchers proposed according to promote students' motivation; of the ignoble hand, those anticipated according to observe more on where the learners, particularly novices yet low-achievement students, had done now staring at theirs previous interactions. Even so, that was found as cellular gadgets had been viewed a important road on permitting students after accumulate self-learning materials instead than solely intercession lesson throughout contexts. As the contemporary research execute remain regarded in accordance with incorporate blended instead than purely selfpaced learning, at that place is nonetheless a extensive space because cellular learning development or development.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Dustin L. Osborne ◽  
Kristin Swartz

Though a handful of studies have explored the relationship between farm characteristics and theft of farm equipment, all have been focused at the micro level. Put differently, they have sought to determine whether a relationship exists between likelihood of theft victimization and the characteristics (e.g., size, location) of individual farming operations. The current study builds upon this work by seeking to determine whether county-level factors (in line with the routine activity theory framework) serve to influence the incidence of farm equipment theft within counties. Data are derived from the National Incident-Based Reporting System, the Census of Agriculture and the United States Census of the Population.  Results are on the whole supportive of the theory's application to the problem and suggest that macro-level investigations constitute a worthwhile approach to better understanding agricultural victimization.


2018 ◽  
pp. 1826-1851
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Murphy ◽  
María A. Rodríguez-Manzanares

This chapter presents a review of studies and reports of students' use of technology in higher education published primarily in the U.S. and Canada from 2005 to 2012. The review is conducted using an Activity Theory framework that organizes information from the literature according to the components of the activity system—subject, tools, object, norms, community, division of labour, and outcomes. The chapter concludes with a summary of the activity system and limitations of the approach.


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