Socio-Cultural Context for Online Learning: A Case Study Viewed from Activity Theory Perspective
PROCEEDINGS
Xiaojing Liu
Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Meeting,
Abstract
The complexities of digital age pose challenge to existing instruction technology theory as it applies to a distance learning environment. Through the lens of Activity Theory, this study takes a broad picture of an online course and examines the socio-cultural factors affecting the success of a distance course as well as their complex relationships. Interventions at the group and organizational levels will be explored to balancing local tensions emerged in the implementation of a distance course.
Citation
Liu, X. (2005). Socio-Cultural Context for Online Learning: A Case Study Viewed from Activity Theory Perspective. Presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Meeting 2005. Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/76943/.
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