Technostress and English language teaching in the age of generative AI

Technostress is a phenomenon in which rapid technological advancement affects teachers' psychological well-being. It is an emerging concern in English language education, which may be exacerbated by the advent of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT. This study explo...

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Published in:Educational Technology ＆ Society Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 306 - 320
Main Authors: Kohnke, Lucas, Zou, Di, Moorhouse, Benjamin L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: International Forum of Educational Technology ＆ Society 01.04.2024
International Forum of Educational Technology & Society, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
International Forum of Educational Technology & Society
Subjects:
Artificial intelligence
Book publishing
College teachers
Education
Education parks
Education, Higher
Educational aspects
English as a second language
english language education
generative ai
Generative artificial intelligence in education: Theories, technologies, and applications
higher education
Knowledge
Language instruction
Methods
Psychological aspects
School facilities
Second languages
Study and teaching
Teaching
technostress
tpack
Hong Kong
United States
United Kingdom
Hong Kong, China
TPACK
Technostress
English language education
Generative AI
Higher education
ISSN:1176-3647, 1436-4522, 1436-4522
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Summary:Technostress is a phenomenon in which rapid technological advancement affects teachers' psychological well-being. It is an emerging concern in English language education, which may be exacerbated by the advent of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT. This study explores the factors that influence technostress among English language teachers using GenAI tools and strategies that can alleviate it. Based on the analysis of qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with 16 instructors at higher education institutions in Hong Kong, the study identifies the rapid advancement of AI technology, inadequate training and lack of experience as contributors to technostress. It also names mitigating strategies including targeted professional development, online engagement and gradual integration. These techniques can foster Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and reduce the challenges of incorporating GenAI into English teaching. The findings align with existing literature on the impact of technostress and the role of TPACK. The practical implications include the need for comprehensive training, supportive communities and a balanced approach to AI integration. This investigation also expands the theoretical understanding of technostress in English language teaching and the use of GenAI tools, providing empirical support for existing frameworks. It also suggests directions for future research, which could investigate teacher well-being, effective AI integration and the impact of TPACK.
ISSN:1176-3647
1436-4522
1436-4522
DOI:10.30191/ETS.202404_27(2).TP02