The Ecological Camp Framework (2018)
Three case studies of the Ecological Camp Frameworks.
Oliver Ding
Founder of CALL (Creative Action Learning Lab), information architect, knowledge curator.
The Tripartness Meta-Diagram and Diagram Blending
The Tripartness meta-diagram can be expanded into what I call a Diagram Network — or, put differently, it can be seen as the result of a process of Diagram Blending.
Appropriating Activity Theory #5: Kids are Our Teachers (2018)
Interestingly, this story resonates with the research of Cole and Barker on children conducted many years ago.
The Concept of "Enterprise"
The concept of "Enterprise" refers to the subjective dimension of social life: a long-term, self-determined trajectory of actions.
The Creative Identity Engagement Framework
The Creative Identity Engagement Framework explores the concept of "Identity" within the Developmental Project model from two complementary perspectives: the Self and the Project.
Appropriating Activity Theory #4: When Vygotsky Meets Dewey (2019)
From 2019 to 2021, I worked on the Theory—Practice Connection centered around a simple diagram as a creative heuristic tool. The three-year journey took several strategic moves to scale its initial focus.
The Dialectic Room: Theoretical Foundations
The Dialectic Room meta-diagram is a specific and original application of Thematic Space Theory, translating philosophical concepts into thematic spaces using an ecological metaphor.
The Dialectic Room: A Meta-diagram for Innovation
The Dialectic Room is a meta-diagram designed to apply dialectical logic to manage structural tensions. Its origin lies in the “germ-cell” diagram of Project-oriented Activity Theory.
Activity Analysis Network #4: Theory, Practice, and Diagrams
This issue explores diagrams as tools for both theory and practice, drawing on Lev Vygotsky's concept of psychological tools for mediating action.
The Mapping Strategic Moves Method (v1, 2024)
This article, originally written on October 15, 2024, was featured in my 2024 book draft, Strategic Moves: Mapping Knowledge Engagement and Structural Choice.