Technostress Experiences from Online Learning

Eleanor G. Garingan^1,

¹College of Teacher Education, Quirino State University, Philippines

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Eleanor G. Garingan. Technostress Experiences from Online Learning. American Journal of Educational Research. 2022; 10(11):647-653. doi: 10.12691/EDUCATION-10-11-3

Abstract

The continuous development of new technologies could create many new, yet unforeseen jobs in the future. It "is a smart production method based on artificial intelligence and digital technology" however the result of multitasking in the application and continuous communication, repeated information, repeated system improvements and the resulting uncertainty, continuous re-learning and the resulting functional insecurity and technical problems associated with the ICT is the negative sides of technology for end-users. This study aimed to explore the technostress experiences and coping mechanism of participants in online learning. The participants of the research involved 26 students (2 males and 24 females) who are now enrolled in College of Teacher Education-Bachelor of Elementary Education at Quirino State University - Main Campus Diffun, Quirino. The qualitative inquiry method was used. Data were collected through focus group interviews and content analysis as data collection method.Narrative analysis was utilized. Data were analyzed by drawing on thematic analysis method that delivered key themes and patterns. Revealed in the study, the technostress experiences such as technical issue oriented, emotional aspect, and physical aspect. The findings suggest that the participants’ are brought together to collaboratively overcome challenges experienced in the online space and work together to overcome technological challenges.

Keywords

experiences, learning, online, technostress

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