A triangular prism model: Using activity theory to examine online learning communities

Authors:
Jared Keengwe;Jung-Jin Kang
Affiliations:
Teaching and Learning Stop #7189, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, USA 58202;Department of Teacher education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA
Venue:
Education and Information Technologies
Year:
2013

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Abstract

This article illustrates how a triangular prism model (TPM) could help researchers examine challenging and successful factors to sustaining online learning communities (OLCs) for preservice and inservice teachers. The TPM was constructed on a review of the literature on activity theory. The TPM is a conceptual framework that guides empirical examination of OLCs' ongoing development and their connections within a relevant context. This article highlights the application of this framework to two online learning communities (preservice and inservice teachers) and reviews the potential of a TPM as an analytical tool.