The overall mission of this book is to provide a comprehensive understanding and coverage
of the various theories and models used in IS research. Specifically, it aims to focus on the …

The epistemic assumptions of constructive learning are different from those of traditional
instruction, so classical methods of needs and task analysis are inappropriate for designing …

Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments provides students, faculty, and
instructional designers with a clear, concise introduction to the major pedagogical and …

It has been recognized that system design will benefit from explicit study of the context in
which users work. The unaided individual divorced from a social group and from supporting …

This paper proposes a typology of knowledge workers and their respective knowledge
actions. The extant literature on the definition of knowledge work actions is examined and …

A Small Matter of Programming asks why it has been so difficult for end users to command
programming power and explores the problems of end user-driven application development …

HCI Models, Theories, and Frameworks provides a thorough pedagological survey of the
science of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). HCI spans many disciplines and professions …

This chapter reviews the origins, approaches and roles associated with the use of cultural
historical activity theory (CHAT) in information systems (IS) research. The literature is …

This tutorial introduces participants to Activity Theory, a conceptual approach that provides a
broad framework for describing the structure, development, and context of computer …

The discipline of instructional design (ID) has always depended heavily on psychology for its
theoretical grounding, often to the neglect of other important theory bases. Educational …