E-portfolio development through activity theory in action research

• Main Authors: Zainal Abidin, Wardah, Uden, Lorna, Alias, Rose Alinda
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer 2014
• Subjects: QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/52724/; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08618-7_30
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

This paper illustrates the value of using activity theory with action research to examine the development of an e-portfolio system used in an engineering-based Malaysian university. Engeström’s third generation activity theory, situated within socio-cultural theory, can be used to analyse the develo...