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Using Activity Theory as Analytical Framework for Evaluating Contextual Online Collaborative Learning

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: In this article, Activity Theory is used as analytical framework for developing and evaluating the model of contextual online collaborative learning. Activity Theory is useful particularly because it provided the researcher with tool to structure human activities in relation to computer within a context. As in the context of this study, Activity Theory proved to be useful for developing and evaluating the incorporation of online collaborative learning within a particular chosen context, i.e. conventional tertiary classroom. Discussions on findings based on the analysis of contextual online collaborative learning are also provided.

Source: International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET)

DOI: 10.3991/ijet.v9i5.3972

Authors: Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Mohamad Said, Lokman Mohd Tahir, Mohd Fadzli Ali, Norah Md Noor, Noor Azean Atan, Zaleha Abdullah

Institution: University of Technology Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Education and Learning Practices

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $280