Seven-stage CHAT-based research model for technology integration studies (context exploration through interpretation and reporting)¶

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Description¶

The article proposes a research model generated from the CHAT case study, moving through seven stages: research context exploration, literature review, defining research questions, establishing a research conceptual framework, data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation and reporting. It states that "A research model based on CHAT paradigm and this research demonstrates how to explore the research context and review the literature to focus on the interaction of human activity and the whole of the individual's mentality as they interact with a relevant environmental context." Stage 5 prescribes repeated measures collecting both quantitative and qualitative data at time intervals to show change and interactions over time.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Requires a shared understanding of the character and history of the subject, the object, the surrounding community, and the tools available

Constraints¶

• Stage 6 notes such rich data requires strong data analysis skills that inform the interpretation process

Target Learners¶

• Researchers studying technology integration efforts

Target Learning Objectives¶

• Designing holistic research and evaluation methodologies for technology integration

Claims¶

Related Theories¶

Examples¶

• Interpret CHAT study results by starting with simple start-to-finish change analysis, then working through relationships among activity elements

Key Sources¶

• Koszalka, T. A. & Wu, C.-P. (2001). A cultural historical activity theory [CHAT] analysis of technology integration: Case study of two teachers. https://eric.ed.gov/?q=A+cultural+historical+activity+theory+analysis+of+technology+integration