1. Video - Technology Affordances Analysis Table: Features, Activities and Affordances
Technology Affordances – Features by Author and User plus Affordances by Learning Design versus Learning Space Video
Features Activities Learning Design Learning Spaces
Author Groups Types Large Small Practical Virtual
Mobile -
Independent
Single & Multi-
author options
 Edit picture, voice
and music/sound
Engagement
Stimulation
 Use asthma attack scenario/ response
to create interest
 Specialist
voiceover to
prompt discussion
of treatment
Design components  Templates
 Embed code
 Links Narrative
 Breathing sounds highlighted with
matching physiological changes to
assist triage
 Health
professionals
develop script to
suit given
response
scenario
 Template use
mirrors online
brand style guide
 Personal;
symptoms
recorded as part
of diagnostic
video diary
Share content  Numerous platforms
& modes – storage
& social Authoring
 Slow motion effects utilised to reinforce
technique
 Health
professionals
develop video to
suit scripted
scenario
Ease of production  Numerous tools &
programs
Empathising
Asthma attack – no first aid option to
convey the serious nature
 Workplace
situated first aid
responses
recorded to
demonstrate
priority process
 Patient recordings
of self-technique
for remote health
professional
comment
Accuracy  Full and stepped
demonstration
 Assessment
Knowledge
Construction
Collaboration
 National website
– community &
health
professional
sections – carry
accurate
demonstrations
 Groups work
towards
distribution of
content widely
 Skill
demonstration
filmed for
assessment of
competency
 Online review of
information for
cultural accuracy
Subtitles  Cultural options
Conceptualisation
 Blend of video & animation used to illustrate breathing
mechanics
 Health
professional
phased
demonstration for
patient instruction
User Inquiry
 Correct and incorrect video used to
focus attention on common technical
faults
 Access of
technique videos
by patients on
smart phone
Multi-platform &
device
 Often via browser
 Smart devices
Reflection
Research
 Use of breathing
mechanics video
to survey
professional
definitions and
diagnoses
 Funded
researchers
provide brief as to
progress/ findings
Embed/Link options  Share options Representations  Students develop

2.  Social media patient-friendly
version of
research findings
Open access  Cloud storage
Figurative
 Students record &
submit sample
presentation to
community
Learning Design versus Learning Spaces grid adapted from Burden, K. and Atkinson, S. (2008). Evaluating pedagogical affordances of media sharing Web 2.0 technologies: A case study.
Retrieved from http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/burden-2.pdf