Abstract

Is it possible to study the ergonomic affordances offered by a system designed for educational aims and their transformation into cultural affordances? To this purpose, what references can we adopt? This work describes the theoretical framework used to realise this study referring to AlNuSet, a system realised within the EC ReMath project to support the teaching and learning of algebra. The framework is centred on the notions of ergonomic and cultural affordance introduced Turner & Turner and the cycle of expansive learning elaborated by Engestrom. (Contains 2 figures and 1 table.)

Citation

Chiappini, G. (2012). The Transformation of Ergonomic Affordances into Cultural Affordances: The Case of the Alnuset System. International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 19(4), 135-140. Retrieved August 13, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/167658/.

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Keywords

• algebra
• evaluation
• Human Factors Engineering
• Man Machine Systems
• Mathematical Formulas
• mathematics
• mathematics education
• Mathematics Instruction
• models
• Spatial Ability
• usability