Edited by John Didier, Florence Quinche, and Thierry Dias

Co-published by UTBM and HEP Vaud

The concept of an artifact refers to both an object and an artificial system, provided it is designed, manufactured, and used by humans. Because of its multidisciplinary nature, the artifact facilitates dialogue among researchers. This collective work offers diverse perspectives on the artifacts used in educational settings. Its cross-disciplinary nature opens up new and particularly fruitful areas of inquiry for educational research. Because artifacts serve to crystallize human activity, they enable those involved in education—whether designers or users—to tap into the wealth of knowledge they contain and presuppose.