Integrating Digital Tools in Education: An Analysis Using Engeström’s Activity Theory

Sonia Gannar; Chiraz Kilani

doi:10.2991/978-94-6463-654-3_19

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Integrating Digital Tools in Education: An Analysis Using Engeström’s Activity Theory

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Sonia Gannar¹^{, *}, Chiraz Kilani¹

¹Higher Institute of Education and continuing learning, Virtual University of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

^*Corresponding author. Email: sonia.gannar@isefc.u-virtuelle.tn

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Sonia Gannar

Available Online 24 February 2025.

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Keywords: Engeström’s Theory; Learning Styles; Digital Platforms; Online Communities; AI Asssiatance; Software Design and Development
Abstract: This study examines the teaching of software design and development using an active learning approach centered around a practical IT project. Students were organized into groups and tasked with developing a functional software product based on specific requirements. Throughout the project, teams encountered various challenges, particularly during the coding phase. A qualitative approach, combining interviews and observations, revealed that students frequently turned to external resources, such as the Internet, to support their learning and problem-solving. Educational platforms like MOOCs and YouTube provided structured learning paths and video tutorials that facilitated visual and practical learning. Collaborative coding platforms, including GitHub and Stack Overflow, enabled effective code sharing and teamwork, while interactive tools like ChatGPT offered personalized, on-demand assistance. This diverse ecosystem of digital platforms and online communities supported various learning styles and highlighted a shift towards increased reliance on digital and collaborative resources. The study’s findings suggest a deviation from Engeström’s model of Activity Theory, indicating that the growing use of digital and collaborative tools is reshaping traditional learning and teaching practices.
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Volume Title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Decision Aid and Artificial Intelligence (ICODAI 2024)
Series: Atlantis Highlights in Intelligent Systems
Publication Date: 24 February 2025
ISBN: 978-94-6463-654-3
ISSN: 2589-4919
DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-654-3_19 How to use a DOI?
Open Access: Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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