Nick Givens

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Nick Givens is an emerging scholar in technology education, whose work critically examines how educators can foster a constructively critical perspective on technology among students. His key research areas include the pedagogy of technological disruption, curriculum design for critical technological literacy, and the philosophical underpinnings of technology education. Givens’s most notable contribution, articulated in his paper "Teaching about disruption" (2020), challenges conventional approaches by arguing that technology education must move beyond mere technical skill acquisition to develop students’ ability to understand and critique the societal impacts of technological change. Although his citation count remains modest—with this work garnering 2 citations to date—his ideas resonate with ongoing debates in educational theory, particularly around preparing learners for an era of rapid technological transformation. Givens’s work is significant for its early engagement with the concept of disruption as a pedagogical tool, rather than a threat, offering a framework for educators to integrate critical thinking about technology into their curricula. As the field of technology education evolves, Givens’s perspectives are likely to gain traction among researchers and practitioners seeking to balance technical proficiency with informed citizenship.

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   Teaching about disruption

   2 citations · 2020

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