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Boundary objects in collaborative work and learning

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  • Mikhail Fominykh

    (Norwegian University of Science and Technology
    Volga State University of Technology)

  • Ekaterina Prasolova-Førland

    (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)

  • Monica Divitini

    (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)

  • Sobah Abbas Petersen

    (SINTEF Technology & Society)

Abstract

Boundary objects are artifacts, processes, concepts and other entities that provide bridges across boundaries and act as shared references that are meaningful for learners and collaborators with different backgrounds. In this paper, we explore cooperation in a cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural context, focusing on the opportunities for learning that arise at different boundaries and on corresponding boundary objects to facilitate both collaboration and learning. We present and discuss a study we conducted within a Cooperation Technology course. The discussion provides implications for collaboration support across boundaries, including insights on why they are important, how to facilitate their creation, and how to use technologies for that. The implications are formulated as instruction for designing university courses, but can be used in a wider context.

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  • Mikhail Fominykh & Ekaterina Prasolova-Førland & Monica Divitini & Sobah Abbas Petersen, 2016. "Boundary objects in collaborative work and learning," Information Systems Frontiers, Springer, vol. 18(1), pages 85-102, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:infosf:v:18:y:2016:i:1:d:10.1007_s10796-015-9579-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s10796-015-9579-9
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    1. Juliana Fosua Gyasi & Lanqin Zheng & Miaolang Long, 2021. "Reflecting on the Past to Shape the Future: A Systematic Review on Cross-Cultural Collaborative Learning from 2011 to 2020," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(24), pages 1-25, December.
    2. Jakob Lundgren, 2021. "The Grand Concepts of Environmental Studies Boundary objects between disciplines and policymakers," Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, Springer;Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences, vol. 11(1), pages 93-100, March.
    3. Callum J Gunn & Sevgi E & Teresa Finlay & Lidewij Eva & Teun Zuiderent-Jerak & Tjerk Jan Schuitmaker-Warnaar, 2023. "Co-design and its consequences: developing a shared patient engagement framework in the IMI-PARADIGM project," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 50(6), pages 1018-1028.
    4. Gert-Jan Vreede & Pedro Antunes & Julita Vassileva & Marco Aurélio Gerosa & Kewen Wu, 2016. "Collaboration technology in teams and organizations: Introduction to the special issue," Information Systems Frontiers, Springer, vol. 18(1), pages 1-6, February.

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