Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 99-118
Author(s):  
Julie Thompson Klein
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Reflective Equilibrium ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Complexity Science ◽  
Interdisciplinary Education ◽  
Integrative Learning ◽  
Boundary Space

This chapter presents a framework for learning across boundaries, including concepts of mutuality, interaction, and co-production. It begins with insights on integrative learning in interdisciplinary education, grounded in a shift from content-based to process-based integration, the theory of constructivism, and the concept of reflective equilibrium. After noting parallels with transdisciplinarity, it examines the nature of social learning, anchoring discussion in four theoretical discourses for interdisciplinarity and interprofessionalism (Communities of Practice, Critical-Historical Activity, Complexity Science, and Actor-Network Theory). Turning more specifically to trans-disciplinary work, the chapter examines mechanisms of learning in a communication boundary space, while incorporating concepts of triple-loop learning, reflexivity, convergence, transactivity, and heuristics. Finally, after identifying individual and collective competencies, as well as characteristics of cross-sector expertise, the chapter concludes by drawing insights from case studies across sector boundaries, beginning with a sustainability project in the East India Plateau and followed by healthcare in two hospitals.

scholarly journals On Theory–Methods Packages in Science and Technology Studies

2021 ◽  
pp. 016224392110402
Author(s):  
Antti Silvast ◽  
Mikko J. Virtanen
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Review Essay ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Science And Technology Studies ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Theory Method ◽  
Technology Studies ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Selection Of

Our review essay contributes to the long-standing and vibrant discussion in science and technology studies (STS) on methods, methodologies, and theory–method relationships. We aim to improve the reflexivity of research by unpacking the often implicit assumptions that imbue research conduct and by offering practical tools through which STS researchers can recognize their research designs and think through them in a new way. To achieve these aims, we analyze different compositions of theories, methods, and empirics in three different STS approaches—actor–network theory, the biography of artifacts and practices, and ethnomethodology—by employing the concept of a theory–methods package (TMP). A selection of theoretical cornerstone texts and case studies in infrastructure research from each tradition serves as our material. Our findings point, first, to differences between the TMPs of the reviewed approaches and to the internal diversity of theory–method relationships in each approach. Second, we found some intriguing similarities between the approaches and discuss potential complementarities of their theory–method fits.

Theoretical Analysis of Strategic Implementation of Enterprise Architecture

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiko Iyamu
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
The Past ◽  
Strategic Implementation ◽  
Experience Difficulty

In the past and present, organizations experience difficulty in managing information, technology, changing from system to system, implementing new technology, maintaining compatibility with existing technologies, and changing from one business process to another. It is thought that these challenges could be prohibitive to the organization, and in this regard, many organizations deploy Enterprise Architecture (EA) in an attempt to manage the situations. The deployment of EA does not go without its challenges from development to implementation. This study focuses on the implementation of EA by using two case studies. The case studies are theoretically analysed from the perspective of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) to gain better understanding of the socio-technical influence in the implementation of EA in the organisations. This was done by following the negotiation process that took place among the actors, both humans and non humans.

Innovation, Learning, Communities, and Actor-Networks of Practice

2014 ◽  
pp. 30-51
Author(s):  
Stephen Fox ◽  
David Vickers
Keyword(s):  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Situated Learning ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Practice Theory ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Actor Network ◽  
Ethnographic Studies ◽  
Actor Networks ◽  
Networks Of Practice

This chapter addresses the question: Is there a virtuous circle between situated learning within communities of practice and the corporate pursuit of innovation in large companies? The authors trace a succession of ways in which it has been formulated, reframed, and addressed across a range and sequence of qualitative studies. Overall, they argue for more ethnographic studies of organizational learning and innovation and recommend further use of actor-network theory, which has potential to add considerably to communities of practice theory. The authors illustrate this argument in the chapter through a discussion of Carlile's (2002) important paper and cite a number of other studies that use actor-network theory in combination with communities of practice theory.

scholarly journals How Different Scientific Cultures Influence Triz Innovations: Applying Actor–Network Theory in Case Studies of Tesla and NIO Electric Cars

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-96
Author(s):  
Yuan Xu ◽  
Yuanyuan Liu ◽  
Zhengfeng Li
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Critical Element ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Actor Network ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Methodological Problems

Translation is a critical element in the innovative theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) methodology. It entails three levels: translating specific practical problems into general TRIZ problems, translating general problems into methodological problems using TRIZ's innovation principles, and practically applying theoretical solutions. Moreover, translations of the same technical problems and TRIZ innovation principles may differ. We applied actor–network theory to explain significant differences in TRIZ translation mechanisms that could account for differences in problem-solving results in different regions. We found that variations in innovation elements among different scientific cultures directly influence TRIZ translation mechanisms.

The Novel as a Lifeworld Technology

2019 ◽  
pp. 197-216
Author(s):  
Karin Kukkonen
Keyword(s):  
Eighteenth Century ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Literary Studies ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Educational Literature ◽  
4E Cognition ◽  
Contemporary Media ◽  
Historically Situated

This chapter makes the proposal to conceive of the novel as a lifeworld technology. It bases this argument on the ways in which the eighteenth-century novel has been shown to integrate contemporary media (such as letters, books of maxims, the theatre and educational literature) into its narratives and to reflect on its workings, in particular through embodied uses of language and its modulations in literary style. Such aspects of the lifeworld technology are proposed to constitute the feeling of the “real” in the novel in the period. Beyond the historically situated analyses and arguments of the case studies, the notion of the novel as a lifeworld technology is also shown to open new conversations between literary studies based on 4E cognition, actor-network theory, media archeology and posthuman approaches.

Conclusion

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Claire Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Digital Humanities ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Property Law ◽  
National Heritage ◽  
The Impact

The conclusion returns to Actor-Network Theory to consider how its methodologies can reveal hitherto hidden aspects of the making of films and the making of facts. It further discusses three avenues for future research, as suggested by the case studies in the book: the analysis of multiple language versions of films, for example using Digital Humanities techniques; the possibilities afforded by digitisation ans streaming for the creation of a new dispositif for informational films as national heritage, and the limitations imposed by national intellectual property law; and the difficulties of tracking and evaluating the impact and cultural value of informational films.

scholarly journals The hybrid victim: Re-conceptualizing high-tech cyber victimization through actor-network theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 480-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wytske van der Wagen ◽  
Wolter Pieters
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Cyber Victimization ◽  
Actor Network ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Empirical Case Studies

Victims are often conceptualized as single, human and static entities with certain risk factors that make them more vulnerable and attractive for offenders. This framework is challenged by emerging forms of high-tech cybercrime, such as ransomware, botnets and virtual theft, in which the offender targets a composite of human, technical and virtual entities. This study critically assesses the current theorization of the cyber victim and offers an alternative approach. Drawing on actor-network theory and three empirical case studies, it analyses the cyber victim as a hybrid actor-network consisting of different entities that, together with the offender, make the victimization possible. The proposed concepts of victim composition, delegation and translation enable a more profound understanding of the hybrid and complex process of becoming a high-tech cyber victim. Keywords: cybercrime, cyber victimization, actor-network theory, botnet, ransomware, virtual theft

scholarly journals The decision making process leading to curriculum innovation in medium sized New Zealand secondary schools since the introduction of NCEA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Lee Gowan Austin
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Actor Network

<p>The introduction of the current New Zealand Curriculum and National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) system provides New Zealand secondary schools with the opportunity to design unique courses that meet the particular needs of their students and the context of the school. Due to the recent implementation of this qualification (introduced in stages from 2002), there has been limited research that explores innovation in school based senior curriculum that contribute towards NCEA. This thesis investigates five innovative courses: Agribusiness, Fitness for Living, Viticulture, Sea Sports and Pasifika Studies. The research focuses on the decision making process which led to the schools implementing these innovations with an aim to identify who made these decisions and what influenced them. In order to investigate this focus, an Actor-Network theory (ANT), framework was utilised. ANT allows for the progress of an idea (the course design), to be followed and objectively views the influences (actors), on this process. The objectivity of ANT comes through the principle of symmetry which does not distinguish between social and material factors nor hold any expectations of positional power. This case studies examined were situated in medium sized secondary schools which face a limited range of resources when designing and delivering curriculum than their larger counterparts. Data collected through interviews with key actors in the course design process enabled the dynamic mapping of the network influencing the design of the course. This process determined a wide range of actors both social and material; each combination unique to the context of the school. There were a range of positional levels within each school identified as the key decision makers (the Executive); the group which had the final say on the design of the course. When the Executive deviated from senior management positions, they did so in an environment of high relational trust. Senior managers maintained a good understanding of decisions being made around the course design without interfering with the process. This research identified the influence policy and qualification criteria had on course design for the five case studies including any regulations that distorted the course design process. The level of consideration of these regulations varied across the studies. Each course network is hypothesised to be held together by a key motivator; when the motivator fails the significant actors are expected to disengage from the network. This thesis contributes insight into how innovative course design has been developed in senior secondary school and how actor network theory can be applied to educational research.</p>

scholarly journals Social Innovation: The actor network theory

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mintarti Ariani ◽  
Aluisius Hery Pratono
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
Actor Network ◽  
Conceptual Clarity

The emerging model of social enterprise in Indonesia demonstrates a broadly shared willingness to promote innovative economies. However, there was lack of attempt to provide conceptual clarity on how the role of project organizing is transforming in various ways within the local context. Drawing on some case studies, this study encompasses the implement of technology through actor-network approach, which involves a mission drifting.

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