Disruptive conduct: the impact of disruptive technologies on social relations in higher education

Higher education institutions (HEIs) have invested significantly in digital technologies for learning and teaching. However, technologies provided by HEIs have not been universally successful in terms of adoption and usage. Meanwhile, both students and lecturers use disruptive technologies to support learning and teaching. This article examines the impact of disruptive technologies in higher education, using activity theory as a lens through...