Share Paper: Affordance Analysis of Google+ Features: Advancing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

  1. Boshra F. Zawawi, George Mason University, United States
  2. Maimoona H. Al Abri, George Mason University, United States
  3. Nada Dabbagh, George Mason University, United States
Wednesday, June 21 1:45 PM-2:15 PM Edison B

Abstract: This paper aims to analyze the affordances of the digital technology (DT) Google+. The analysis process was informed by the theory of affordances. Accordingly, this paper highlighted the different types of affordances of Google+ features, i.e., functional, cognitive, physical, sensory, emotional, and social. In addition, the authors reviewed Google+ functionalities to identify the positive and negative affordances and suggested ways to maximize and minimize them, respectively. The affordance analysis revealed many hidden affordances in Google+ features that require special attention from educators interested in implementing Google+ features in learning environments. Overall, Google+ affordances enable educators to leverage its features for ...