Applying Activity Theory to CSCW Research and Practice, 14 September 2003
August 21st, 2003 - The workshop will be held at the 8th European Conference on Computer-supported Cooperative Work in Helsinki on 14 September.
The workshop is organized by:
- Mikko Korpela (University of Kuopio, Finland)
- Anja Mursu (University of Kuopio, Finland)
- Jacob Bardram (University of Aarhus, Denmark)
- Olav Bertelsen (University of Aarhus, Denmark)
- Suzanne Bødker (University of Aarhus, Denmark)
- Kari Kuutti (University of Oulu, Finland)
- Daisy Mwanza (Center for Activity Theory and Developmental Work Research, University of Helsinki)
The goal of this full-day workshop is to further operationalize Activity Theory into a practicable research methodology as well as a practicable requirements analysis and design methodology in CSCW. The participants are invited into discussing the applicability of the presented experiences, methods and frameworks vis-à-vis their own needs for research and design methodologies.
The intended participants are researchers and practitioners interested in the practical aspects of using Activity Theory in systems design. No prior experience in applying AT is required, although reading some introductory papers on AT is highly recommendable. Participants will need to read the position papers and work-in-progress papers in advance.
The ECSCW'03 conference (14.-18. September) is a major European forum and meeting place for researchers and practitioners in academia, industry, consulting and government interested in topics related to theory, practice, design, and support for collaborative work.