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.

抽象的

这项定性研究探讨了在爱尔兰继续教育和培训中工作的九位教师对技术使用的看法。通过深入的访谈，主题分析揭示了技术积极的观点和技术等级，其中新技术的价值更高。一种“无形的”质量归因于技术，我们将其称为“技术魔术”。这项研究发现了一种“技术内'”现象，教师指责自己没有使用新技术。该研究得出的结论是，需要进行新的对话，超越专业/反技术，并赋予教师以更批判性的视角来探讨技术的能力。