Examining Philosophy of Technology Using Grounded Theory Methods

Abstract: A qualitative study was conducted to examine the philosophy of technology of K-12 technology leaders, and explore the influence of their thinking on technology decision making. The research design aligned with CORBIN and STRAUSS grounded theory methods, and I proceeded from a research paradigm of critical realism. The subjects were school technology directors and instructional technology specialists, and data collection consisted of interviews and a written questionnaire. Data analysis involved the use of grounded theory methods including memo writing, open and axial coding, constant comparison, the use of purposive and theoretical sampling, and theoretical saturation of categories. Three broad philosophy of technology views were widely held by participants: an instrumental view of technology, technological optimism, and a technological determinist perspective that saw technological change as inevitable. Technology leaders were guided by two main approaches to technology decision m.... https://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/2481

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Examining Philosophy of Technology Using Grounded Theory Methods ; volume:17 ; number:2 ; day:30 ; month:03 ; year:2016 ; Forum qualitative Sozialforschung ; 17, Heft 2 (30.03.2016)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Webster, Mark David

Further information

• DOI: 10.17169/fqs-17.2.2481
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs160252
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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