This inquiry has some limitations that should be mentioned in order to contextualise
the findings and conclusions outlined above. First, the sample size from which the
data were drawn is relatively limited in scope, focusing on one University class. The
intention of the inquiry was to capture the use of digital video in its natural setting
which limited the sample, however a larger scale study is needed to fully explore and
develop these areas. Second, the data obtained were acquired from a single questionnaire
that was distributed at the end of one academic semester. While this produced
some interesting qualitative information, a longer term evaluation may yield more
robust conclusions. Third, while students have given interesting and valuable data on
their attitudes to using an online video platform to view, share, and discuss academic
content, this is not based on actual use of such a platform. As such, these finding can
only be used as a guide to students’ attitudes, and further research is needed as these
platforms become more widely available. Finally, academic literature on the use of
digital video in lectures is relatively uncommon, and even more so on the use of
online video platforms. It is possible that as research in these areas progresses,
alternative themes may emerge that warrant study.