TRAVAILS OF DIGITAL IMMIGRANT EDUCATORS IN NAVIGATING MODERN TECHNOLOGICAL EDUSCAPES

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  • Danielle Denise P. Amigo College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Jackie B. Cagutom College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Joanna Christine B. Gervacio College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Jocelyn B. Bacasmot PhD, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i9.6192

Parole chiave:

education, technology navigation, digital immigrant educators, phenomenology, Philippines

Abstract

This phenomenological study aimed to describe the struggles made by digital immigrant educators in navigating modern technology with a focus on contributing to the fourth Sustainable Development Goal: Quality Education. The study utilized a qualitative research design using a phenomenological approach, with 17 secondary educators selected through a purposive sampling tool. The results revealed that the struggles of digital immigrants in navigating modern technology are associated with themes such as Issues in Technological Tool Utilization, Impediments in Technology Integration, and Engagement Issues in the Learning Environment. Moreover, the study revealed how teachers cope with their struggles along with their experiences with the themes: Adaptive Practices, Seeking Support, E-learning, and Self-Tailoring Strategies. Furthermore, the digital immigrants’ insights about the evolving technology showed the following themes: Rapid Emerging Technology, Work Efficiency, and Technological Adaptability in Learning. The analyzed findings of this study unveiled the different experiences of digital immigrant educators with technology and how they cope. Hence, this study contributed significant knowledge not only to stakeholders and administrations but also to future researchers.

 

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  • Danielle Denise P. Amigo, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

    Danielle Denise P. Amigo earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English, from the University of Mindanao. Her study was presented at the Seirei International Research Conference held in March 2025, which aimed to describe the struggles made by digital immigrant educators in navigating modern technology. Her research interests include technological tool utilization in education, impediments to technology integration, and engagement issues in the learning environment.

  • Jackie B. Cagutom, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

    Jackie B. Cagutom holds a Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English from the University of Mindanao. Her study was presented at the Seirei International Research Conference held in March 2025, which explored the struggles of digital immigrant educators in navigating modern technological advancements. Her research interests revolve around how educational tools are utilized in classrooms, the challenges educators face in integrating technology, and issues that affect student engagement in today’s learning environments.

  • Joanna Christine B. Gervacio, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

    Joanna Christine B. Gervacio obtained a Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English from the University of Mindanao. Her study was presented at the Seirei International Research Conference held in March 2025, which focused on the challenges faced by digital immigrant educators in adapting to modern technology. Her research interests include the use of technological tools in education, barriers to technology integration, and learner engagement, specifically in secondary education classrooms.

  • Jocelyn B. Bacasmot, PhD, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

    Jocelyn B. Bacasmot (PhD) is a professor and dean of the teacher education program at the University of Mindanao—main campus. She has been a research adviser for consecutive years and has published several studies through physical and digital platforms, including this research study. She has been to various research conferences— national and even international research conferences. Her niche and interest in research revolve around the development and improvement of teaching, along with the emergence and the utilization of digital tools and platforms integrated into the institutional curriculum.

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