Activity theory as a framework for building adaptive e-learning systems: A case to provide empirical evidence

  • Authors:
  • Alejandro Peña-Ayala;Humberto Sossa;Ignacio Méndez

  • Affiliations:
  • WOLNM, 31 Julio 1859 # 1099-B, Leyes Reforma, DF CP 09310, Mexico and ESIME Zacatenco, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, U. Profesor Adolfo López Mateos, Edificio Z-4, 2do piso, Cubiculo 6 ...;CIC, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, U. Profesor Adolfo López Mateos, Gustavo A. Madero, DF CP 07738, Mexico;IIMAS, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar s/n, Ciudad Universitaria Coyoacán, DF CP 04510, Mexico

  • Venue:
  • Computers in Human Behavior
  • Year:
  • 2014

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Abstract

We apply activity theory (AT) to design adaptive e-learning systems (AeLS). AT is a framework to study human's behavior at learning; whereas, AeLS enhance students' apprenticeship by the personalization of teaching-learning experiences. AeLS depict users' traits and predicts learning outcomes. The approach was successfully tested: Experimental group took lectures chosen by the anticipation AT principle; whilst, control group received randomly selected lectures. Learning achieved by experimental group reveals a correlation quite significant and high positive; but, for control group the correlation it is not significant and medium positive. We conclude: AT is a useful framework to design AeLS and provide student-centered education.