Theorizing learning spaces: A sociomaterial approach

Phil Tietjen; Scott McDonald; Michael M. Rook

Theorizing learning spaces: A sociomaterial approach

Phil Tietjen, Scott McDonald, Michael M. Rook

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Abstract

This poster session recognizes the expanding base of research in Future Learning Spaces and argues that one of the problems confronting this emerging area is the lack of robust analytical frameworks. Drawing from a sociomaterial perspective, we suggest Latour's (2005) Actor Network Theory (ANT) as a promising analytical lens. More particularly, ANT proposes the relationship in human-material interactions can be conceptualized as symmetrical, where the material is viewed as possessing an equivalent degree of agency. Building on this proposal we suggest network relations can be analyzed considering five material actors: (1) personal computing devices (e.g., bring-your-own-device); (2) furniture; (3) media displays; (4) Internet search engines; and (5) digital, cloud-based environments (e.g., Google Docs, online courses, etc.).

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	12th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2016
Subtitle of host publication	Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners, Proceedings
Editors	Chee-Kit Looi, Joseph L. Polman, Peter Reimann, Ulrike Cress
Publisher	International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
Pages	1205-1206
Number of pages	2
Volume	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780990355083
State	Published - Jan 1 2016
Event	12th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners, ICLS 2016 - Singapore, Singapore Duration: Jun 20 2016 → Jun 24 2016

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Other	12th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners, ICLS 2016
Country	Singapore
City	Singapore
Period	6/20/16 → 6/24/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Computer Science (miscellaneous)
Education

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Tietjen, Phil ; McDonald, Scott ; Rook, Michael M. / Theorizing learning spaces : A sociomaterial approach. 12th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2016: Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners, Proceedings. editor / Chee-Kit Looi ; Joseph L. Polman ; Peter Reimann ; Ulrike Cress. Vol. 2 International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), 2016. pp. 1205-1206

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Tietjen, P, McDonald, S & Rook, MM 2016, Theorizing learning spaces: A sociomaterial approach. in C-K Looi, JL Polman, P Reimann & U Cress (eds), 12th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2016: Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners, Proceedings. vol. 2, International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), pp. 1205-1206, 12th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners, ICLS 2016, Singapore, Singapore, 6/20/16.

Theorizing learning spaces : A sociomaterial approach. / Tietjen, Phil; McDonald, Scott; Rook, Michael M.

12th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2016: Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners, Proceedings. ed. / Chee-Kit Looi; Joseph L. Polman; Peter Reimann; Ulrike Cress. Vol. 2 International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), 2016. p. 1205-1206.

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