Examining Digital Pedagogy of Teachers Using Engeström's Activity Theory

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Author(s): Taru Malhotra (York University, Canada)and Eleanor M. Johnston (York University, Canada)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 24
Source title: Handbook of Research on Transforming Teachers’ Online Pedagogical Reasoning for Engaging K-12 Students in Virtual Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Margaret L. Niess (Oregon State University, USA)and Henry Gillow-Wiles (Oregon State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7222-1.ch017

Keywords: Education / Information Science Reference / K-12 Education / Virtual Learning Environments

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This chapter proposes that Engeström's activity triangles in tandem with direct attention to the 4Cs—collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity—can help teachers and researchers identify effective teaching practices in online environments. The authors illustrate this technique using data from two studies on teachers' technology use in brick-and-mortar classrooms. Focusing on literacy and music in the elementary classroom, the authors suggest ways teachers can reflect upon and design their online activities considering students' use of the 4Cs. They demonstrate the process using an exemplar online activity. Apart from individual pedagogical concerns, the chapter also discusses more significant issues around policy, access, professional development, and the 4Cs and offers implications to research and practice.

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