TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES AND BEHAVIOURAL IMPLICATIONS OF DIGITAL TEACHING: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF GENERATION X LECTURERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJMOE.831109Keywords:
Behavioural, Challenges, Gen-X, Implications, TechnologicalAbstract
Educators need to constantly change their teaching practices to adapt to the changing learning needs as digital technology advances rapidly in higher education landscape. Technology is part of teaching and learning in today’s age, but not all educators experience this shift in the same way. The study investigated the challenges faced by Generation X lecturers when teaching online classes and the implications of these challenges in a public university setting in Malaysia. To explore the experiences of participants, a qualitative research design was conducted. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews involving five Generation X lecturers selected through purposive sampling from a Malaysian public university through two interview modes: face-to-face and Microsoft Teams. The data were then analysed using constant comparative method to identify recurring themes and patterns. Generation X lecturers had technological challenges; difficulties adapting to fast changing digital tools, managing online teaching platforms, and technical issues during virtual classes. These challenges in turn affected lecturers’ confidence, teaching preferences, and willingness to engage with technology enhanced learning system. Resistance to change, fear of technology, and lack of confidence to handle technology in teaching and learning sessions were behavioural implications from resulting from the challenges faced. Despite these obstacles, the participants were willing to learn new technological skills to support teaching. This study demonstrates that continuous professional development and institutional support are highly necessary for Generation X lecturers to cope with the demands of digital education. The findings inform us about mid-career educators’ experiences in technology-driven learning environments and how online teaching practices can be improved in higher education.
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