As I have come to expect, what you have written has given me much to think
about! So I have printed your email to digest on a day trip tommorrow.
Unfortunately current events have given me little time, but I do wish to
say that I am very interested in pursuing further your ideas on mutual
constitution as what ( I think ) is the dynamic evolution and
interdependence of object/subject/motive in activity theory. XMCA seems
just the place to have this conversation.
I have done a little work on understanding the adult side of learning
through the cooperative design of computer modeling activities. I'll send
you a paper that is almost in this direction. If I have my way, there will
be more in the future!
Bill Barowy, Associate Professor
Technology in Education
Lesley College, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
Phone: 617-349-8168 / Fax: 617-349-8169
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"One of life's quiet excitements is to stand somewhat apart from yourself
and watch yourself softly become the author of something beautiful."
[Norman Maclean in "A river runs through it."]