In-Service Teachers’ Perception of Developing a Critical Lens Toward Technology Integration

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Abstract

The growing presence of multimedia in teacher education has become more noticeable in the post-pandemic world. Therefore, it’s imperative for teacher education to prioritize critical media literacy and prepare newer generations to understand the potential harms of technology as well as its benefits. In this study, we aimed to explore whether in-service teachers are prepared to teach with, about, and through technology, with a particular focus on their perceptions of how technology leads to productivity and harm. Our study will provide insight into teachers’ perceptions of developing critical perspectives of technology integration, such as algorithmic bias and data surveillance, and how those perspectives could be addressed in their classrooms.

Authors

• Ceren Ocak, Georgia Southern University

• Secil Caskurlu, Florida State University