Share Paper: Strategy for progressing from in-house training into e-learning using Activity Theory at a South African university

1. Johnson Dehinbo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Abstract: This study applies the basics of Activity Theory to the situation of in-house training in Information Technology services at a higher education institution. It examines how we can scientifically describe and analyze the training situation towards the goal of progressively improving the Information Technology training process. The components of the Activity system were identified in the training process. Reasoning into the system yield contradictions which on appropriation enable us to develop a strategy for the improvement in the training on Information Technology services at the institution. The developed strategy indicates the need for a comprehensive e-learning system that would enhance ...