Technology-Infused career and life planning education

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how commonly available technological devices can be used to promote the development of career and life planning education practices. The use of technology to enhance career decision making processes has long been documented in career counseling literature; with the advent of the fourth industrial revolution, the use of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prominent. However, the use of advanced technology is costly, so it is argued here that it is entirely feasible for career guidance teachers to use existing technology in sustainable and economical ways for the purpose of organizing and disseminating career information. This paper illustrates how, even within a limited financial budget and with staff untrained in technology, schools, colleges, and universities can utilize affordable technology to enhance students’ career path exploration.