7 Affordances

What is an affordance?

An affordance is the quality of an object or an environment which allows an individual to perform an action. In iTAFE terms, this means an affordance is the quality of the iTAFE PLE environment that allows learners to perform an action, either now or in the future.

So…..it is not about the technology itself but what we DO with the technology – and how the learner relates to the technology, eg the collaborative benefits afforded to the learner from us using the technology together - long after the training opportunity is over. Some examples are below:

Affordances are very individual and are not the same for everyone - it depends on the individual and their preferences and learning style.

Category	Tool	Affordance to learner
Content Creation	Glogster Prezi Slideshare	Future workplace example – presentations, communications, introduce new concepts to colleagues, leadership Personal example – develop travel content or share photos with family and friends.
Information Sharing	Blog Wiki Facebook	Future workplace example– Share information with colleagues eg WHS, coordination and organizational skills Personal example – blog your travel adventures, keep a wiki for your portfolio of properties, stay in touch with friends and family via facebook.