Activity theory: Basic concepts and applications: A summary of a tutorial given at the east west HCI95 conference

Victor Kaptelinin, Kari Kuutti, Liam Bannon

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Abstract

The objective of the tutorial is to introduce attendees to Activity Theory, a general theoretical framework for the analysis of human and communal action in the world. After an overview of the theory, focus shifts to how this framework can be utilized in practice. Some examples are shown of how this framework can provide a fresh perspective on certain extant problems in the fields of HCI and CSCW. Hopefully, participants become more aware of the nature and complexity of current controversies concerning the role of theory in the design of computer artifacts. By the end of the tutorial, participants should be able to understand the basic principles of the approach, and to describe their work activities in ways illuminated by this framework.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHuman-Computer Interaction - 5th International Conference, EWHCI 1995, Selected Papers
EditorsBrad Blumenthal, Juri Gornostaev, Claus Unger
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages189-201
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9783540606147
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1995
Event5th East-West Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, EWHCI 1995 - Moscow, Russian Federation
Duration: 3 Jul 19957 Jul 1995

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume1015
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference5th East-West Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, EWHCI 1995
Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
CityMoscow
Period3/07/957/07/95

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