What is activity theory? A lot is circulating surrounding the reading from this week. Through Vygotsky's work I have had to reexamine the use of tools other than language and there were clear examples given throughout the reading. Activity theory essentially is a framework for examining the use of tools in our environment. Tools are examined in a multi-layered approach based on how the tool is used. (Bomer, 2003). Comparable to Meta-theory, Activity theory is using the meaning beyond the set of assumptions to help guide us through unknown territory. What does it mean to “mediate” activity? To mediate activity is to make thinking possible that would be too challenging otherwise. Within the Martinez-Roldan (2003) article, the teacher creates a mediation by creating goals as a reading teacher. She creates an environment where her hope, for her students, is to leave the classroom with a love of reading. The curriculu...