Theoretical frameworks

Computer Supported Collaborative Learning examines the need to address context properly in order to successfully apply CSCL practices which utilize technology to mediate learning, including the need to consider technology and social limitations of the learners. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) explores the integration of technology, content knowledge and pedagogy and its potential use to Digital Storytelling, though does not mention potential ethical complexities and relationship implications between the TPACK elements regarding how digital storytelling could be applied to healthcare CPD. Cognitivism identifies the need for scaffolds to support learning, the necessity for digital stories to be engaging and encourage discovery learning while helping learners consider their prior knowledge, prejudices and illuminate ethical and professional codes of conduct with the use of prisoner digital stories.