Activity theory as a potential framework for human-computer interaction research
Context and consciousness
The Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction
The Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction
Activity Theory and Distributed Cognition: Or What Does CSCW Need to DO with Theories?
Computer Supported Cooperative Work
Managing currents of work: multi-tasking among multiple collaborations
ECSCW'05 Proceedings of the ninth conference on European Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work
The dynamics of intention in collaborative activity
Cognitive Systems Research
Discussion: West meets East: Adapting Activity Theory for HCI & CSCW applications?
Interacting with Computers
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This commentary on Victor Gonzalez's proposal to introduce the notion of working spheres/engagements in the traditional activity hierarchy adopts a semiotic perspective. It suggests that the benefit of the proposed introduction is rhetorical rather than strictly conceptual. Thus, the commentary focuses on the importance of distinguishing between models (or descriptions) of activities and of ''discourse about'' activities. It also illustrates some kinds of questions that might be asked and answered by virtue of such a distinction.