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Underneath the veneer of techno-positivity – exploring teachers’ perspectives on technology use in further education and training
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posted on 2021-02-26, 15:34 authored by Brendan Ryan, Oliver McGarrOliver McGarr, Orla Mc CormackOrla Mc CormackThis 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.
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Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice; 26 (5-6), pp. 414-427Publisher
Taylor and FrancisNote
peer-reviewed The full text of this article will not be available in ULIR until the embargo expires on the 26/06/2022Rights
This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article whose final and definitive form, the Version of Record, has been published in the https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2020.1863207 2020 copyright Taylor & Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2020.1863207Language
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