Underneath the Veneer of Techno-Positivity -- Exploring Teachers' Perspectives on Technology Use in Further Education and Training

Autor/inn/en	Ryan, Brendan; McGarr, Oliver; McCormack, Orla
Titel	Underneath the Veneer of Techno-Positivity -- Exploring Teachers' Perspectives on Technology Use in Further Education and Training
Quelle	In: Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 26 (2020) 5-6, S.414-427 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (McGarr, Oliver) ORCID (McCormack, Orla)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1354-0602
DOI	10.1080/13540602.2020.1863207
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Adult Education; Adult Educators; Teacher Attitudes; Technology Uses in Education; Self Efficacy; Computer Attitudes; Psychological Patterns; Ireland + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Adult education teacher; Adult education; Teacher; Teachers; Adult educator; Erwachsenenbildner; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Lehrerverhalten; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Irland
Abstract	This qualitative study explores the views of nine teachers working in the Further Education and Training in Ireland regarding the use of technology. Drawing on in-depth interviews, thematic analysis exposed a techno-positive perspective and a hierarchy of technologies with newer technologies being valued more. A sort of 'intangible' quality is ascribed to technology, which we labelled 'techno-magic'. The study uncovered a phenomenon of 'techno-guilt' where teachers blamed themselves for not using new technologies. The study concludes that there needs to be a new dialogue that moves beyond pro/anti-technology and empowers teachers to approach technology with a more critical perspective. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01