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Sixth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT'06)
Online Case Discussions: Tensions in Activity Systems
Kerkrade, The Netherlands
July 05-July 07
ISBN: 0-7695-2632-2
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Christian Voigt, Paula M. C. Swatman, "Online Case Discussions: Tensions in Activity Systems," Advanced Learning Technologies, IEEE International Conference on, pp. 748-750, Sixth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT'06), 2006.
 
 
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@article{ 10.1109/ICALT.2006.247,
author = {Christian Voigt and Paula M. C. Swatman},
title = {Online Case Discussions: Tensions in Activity Systems},
journal ={Advanced Learning Technologies, IEEE International Conference on},
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doi = {http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/ICALT.2006.247},
publisher = {IEEE Computer Society},
address = {Los Alamitos, CA, USA},
}
 
 
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Christian Voigt, University of South Australia, Australia
Paula M. C. Swatman, University of South Australia, Australia
In this paper we offer a view of case discussions in an online learning environment based on Activity Theory, which allows us to analyse the inherent contradictions in students? learning activities. We see Activity Theory as a first step towards structuring the complexity of students? experiences in today?s higher education systems, so as to increase ICT?s supportive role for higher-order learning activities.

After identifying the tensions within particular activities we derive three means of supporting online case discussions: task scaffolds; collaboration scripts; and increasing students? awareness of technologybased alternatives.

Citation:
Christian Voigt, Paula M. C. Swatman, "Online Case Discussions: Tensions in Activity Systems," icalt, pp.748-750, Sixth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT'06), 2006
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