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A phenomenological approach to experiences with technology: current state, promise, and future directions for research.
- Source :
- Educational Technology Research & Development; Aug2011, Vol. 59 Issue 4, p487-510, 24p, 1 Diagram
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- In this paper I conceptualize experiences with technology as an object of study for educational technology research and propose phenomenology as a highly suitable method for studying this construct. I begin by reviewing existing research focusing on the construct of experiences with technology and the approaches utilized for its study. To augment this literature, I explain the phenomenological concept of experience and describe its utility for understanding experiences with technology. I propose the theoretical and methodological approach of phenomenology as a framework for developing a research agenda on experiences with technology and for unifying existing lines of research in this area. To illustrate the promise of this approach and to facilitate its application, I describe a research design consistent with the theoretical underpinnings of phenomenology, including methods for collecting and analyzing data as well as ethical and validity considerations specific to this research design. I conclude by identifying several possible research directions utilizing a phenomenological approach in educational technology to incite further research in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10421629
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Educational Technology Research & Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 63899512
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-010-9173-2