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- Chongtay R., A., et al.
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A Virtual Collaborative Didactic : Experimental Design in a Local Context
- 2004
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Based on a pilot study at a school where pupils work together exploring a virtual world (Fifth Dimension 5D), the objective of this article is to investigate the potential of software, interaction and integration related to instruction. Foci are set on a conceptual development of a virtual collaborative didactic. More concretely, we explore mediated interaction in collaborative weblogs between pupils managing classroom and computer room congenial problems, tasks and assignments. The objectives and foci are set on development of an integrated didactic on English and computer competence. From a starting point where the design of a virtual learning environment is investigated and developed, the idea of weblogs, agency, instruction and integration is portrayed as a situated approach for operating 5D as a game, a mystery and a challenge. The design of the study has motivated the whole class of pupils, as well as inspired and increased narrative text production.
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- Hansson, Thomas
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A Multiple Software Approach to Understanding Values
- 2010
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study builds on two significant quotations, one contemporary and another historic. First of all, mixed methods are frequently confused with multiple methods. Leech, Onwuegbuzie, Hansson and Robinson (2008) describe the distinction as follows (emphasis by this author): “mixed methodologies is distinguished from multiple methodologies, wherein mixed methodologies refers to approaches in which quantitative and qualitative research techniques are integrated into a single study, whereas multiple methodologies refer to approaches in which more than one research method or data collection and analysis technique […] is used to address research questions.” It is hard to separate a combination of (mixed) methods deployed for choosing the proper techniques of a single study and another combination of (multiple) methods for answering a narrowly defined research question. Furthermore, in commenting on the fact that when we look at a problem from a social science perspective, the method we choose for doing so has twofold implications. To the effect of clarifying the inherent complexity, Vygotsky (1978) says the method is a “prerequisite and product; the tool and the result of the study”, continuing: “In general, any fundamentally new approach to a scientific problem inevitably leads to new methods of investigation and analysis. The invention of new methods that are adequate to the new ways in which problems are posed requires far more than a simple modification of previously accepted methods.” The purpose of research is to position the concept values in a scientific context covering a comprehensive corpus elicited from an online journal. The theoretical framework builds on an earlier study identifying global values across cultures. This study enables comparison between Anglo-Saxon on the one hand and other culturally determined understandings of values on the other, be they collective, individual or Western. Examples of allegedly global values include Security, Power, Universalism and Self-direction. The theoretical framework consists of a structured collection of analytical concepts like value direction, ethics, attitude and stability. The research design is made up of a combination of three similar but different text analytical-semantic-logical software packages. The software is deployed for identifying, characterizing and structuring values in some 300 scientific journal articles, complemented by the authors’ analysis of software output. Expected outcomes cover (i) validation of values, value directions (e.g. openness to change and self-enhancement) and value categorizations; (ii) identification of and comparison between national values; (iii) value descriptions. The relevance for research is that the results of this basic research will indicate what characterizes Scandinavian values and in the future provide refined methods for identifying values related to specific contexts, schools, industry, nursing, journalism etc. Educational research in the information society and among young internet cultures needs to focus on emerging internet ethics and there are several methodological options for gathering, categorizing and structuring empirical data on values and value systems in formal schooling and informal workplace contexts. This is an interdisciplinary approach to citizenship education. National education is a basis for active citizenship from any of the given local, regional, national etc. perspectives as they hold a potential to empower individuals for working life purposes, for individual development or for public life. This presentation combines research into the practical use of software packages facilitating interpretation of diverging values as portrayed in an interdisciplinary journal series. The practical usage for educational purposes aims at furthering people’s awareness of values. As knowledge is far from the only aspiration in schooling, exploration of values in a computermediated context combined with ethical citizenship supply a valid framing of the congress theme.
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- Hansson, Thomas, et al.
(författare)
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A Multiple Software Approach to Understanding Values
- 2010
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Ingår i: Journal of Beliefs and Values. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1361-7672 .- 1469-9362. ; 31:3, s. 283-298
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Global flow of information forms a basis for active citizenship at local, regional and national levels of society. Information, exchange and education hold a potential to empower individuals for personal development, working life purposes and public life. In raising people’s awareness of the ways of the world, piecemeal, factual and true data as well as personally held values play a crucial role. Here we study the potential of software packages for analyzing social scientists use of values in journal articles. Results show that a combination of software tools yields useful information for further research on the contents of social science articles relating to an extraordinary societal phenomenon.
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- Hansson, Thomas
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Co-construction of learning objects : Management and structure
- 2009
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Ingår i: Cybernetics and Systems Theory in Management. - Hershey, USA : IGI Global. - 9781615206681
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- It is an unsettled issue between research traditions how we should negotiate the implied rather than acknowledged dispute between individual agency, i.e. the ability/need/urge of a manager to act on/in the world on the one hand and the functioning of a structured social system where management and employee initiatives, relations and reactions are crucial for the main activity. This chapter resolves parts of the debate by drawing on general activity theory and a digital tool deployed for facilitating job-related group interaction.
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- Hansson, Thomas, et al.
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Collaborative writing in a software game : re-enacting a Vygotskian Design
- 2006
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Ingår i: Advanced Technology for Learning. - : Acta Press. - 1710-2251 .- 1710-226X. ; 3:1, s. 22-28
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A pilot study at a rural Danish school explores a virtual world during English lessons. The objective of applying a Vygotskian experimental design to the study is to investigate the potential of software, interaction between pupils, and integration between classroom and computer room activities. Focus of research is on developmental practices and learning processes formed by a virtual didactic. The objective is to study how such an approach motivates pupils to improve their English in the framework of a net-based computer game.
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- Hansson, Thomas
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Contemporary Approaches to Activity Theory
- 2014
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Annan publikation (refereegranskat)abstract
- The title of the book covers a variety of activities, environments, settings and contexts. The title also suggests a common theoretical-conceptual approach to contemporary cultural-historical activity theory. The topic fits the needs and abilities of modern man because of the impact of activity systems, globalization and cultural integration. More specifically the contents of the book unfold contemporary resources of collective endeavors. One reason for choosing a shared individual and collective theme is to learn about the impact of computer supported instrumentalism. The new technology poses a threat to traditionally acknowledged resources like co-ordination, cooperation and co-construction between people. So, there are cultural-historical experiences to share between people who use their ability to communicate as an impetus to systemic innovation of shared activities operating for the good of communities, societies and nations. From one point of view families, teams, orchestras, courts of law, hospitals etc. are self regulating human organizations. From another point of view – which the contents of this book suggest - many approaches to learning enable for “change agents” to support, co-ordinate, study, understand, re-design, manipulate and improve practices.
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- Hansson, Thomas
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Democracy, method and valid knowledge
- 2008
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Ingår i: Nordisk pedagogik. - Oslo : Universitetsforlaget. - 0901-8050. ; 28:1, s. 15-29
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Analysis of the content area – democracy – and the object of study – values – enable a diagnosis-analysis-synthesis approach tohuman behaviour, primarily by means of textual criticism. Some of the studied articles are classified as demagogically symbolmanipulative items for highlighting the writer’s competence. Other articles are democratically actionable for developing research and education. It seems as if social science research often forms into mere talk for the Academy, but sometimes research also provides useful pieces of advice for the practitioner. A crucial divide runs between is-pragmatic and should-idealist approaches to knowledge. Successful articles portray actionable knowledgen and striving articles illustrate textual knowledge.
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- Hansson, Thomas
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Didaktik och människokunskap
- 2009
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Ingår i: Didaktik för yrkeslärare/Didactics for Vocational Teachers. - Lund : Studentlitteratur AB. - 9789144057712 ; , s. 81-100
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- It is desirable that people learn to describe the form and functions of Didactics. Any such description must spring from situations where the educator's planned method and sought contents build on experiences and competences which are founded on a shared design and shared completion of work. Paradoxically enough, co-operation on the didactic form and function of lessons influences learning processes with students as well as with educators.
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