A critical examination on EdTech integration in TVET curriculum: Insights from a Chinese TVET institution

Abstract

This study critically examines the integration of educational technology (EdTech) within the curriculum of a leading technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institution in China through 32 case studies. By employing qualitative methodologies—including content analysis, network analysis, and textual analysis—this study examines the EdTech spectrum, educational impacts, pedagogical adaptation practices, educational inclusivity, and EdTech applications' socio-technical complexities at the institution. Using a critical perspective, the research highlights EdTech integration practices' current state and challenges. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted factors that influence EdTech integration in TVET and offer strategic recommendations to develop more supportive, inclusive, and human-centered EdTech integration strategies and practices.