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Computer supported learning environments can be analysed as socio-technical systems. New aspects of system theory, such as self-reference, autopoiesis, autonomy and contingency can be correlated with concepts of the research on social capital and social identity. This provides a basis to interpret empirical findings in the case of the practical usage of a learning environment and to propose measures of improvement. Ubiquitous self-description and continuous facilitation of communication processes can be considered as important success factors.
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Herrmann, T. (2003). Learning and Teaching in Socio-technical Environments. In: van Weert, T.J., Munro, R.K. (eds) Informatics and the Digital Society. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 116. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35663-1_6
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