Techorientation

Techorientation is a neologism used to describe processes that combine orientation with technology-focused training or integration. It covers activities intended to help individuals adapt to new digital tools, platforms, or tech-enabled environments and to align users' practices with an organization's technology strategy or a school's digital curriculum.

In education, techorientation may aim to introduce students and staff to learning management systems, software suites, cybersecurity practices, and data privacy expectations. In the workplace, it can function as part of onboarding to acquaint new hires with IT policies, collaboration tools, workflows, and support resources. Programs often include hands-on tutorials, guided workflows, and ongoing help to build digital proficiency.

The intended benefits include faster technology adoption, reduced user error, higher security compliance, and more inclusive access to digital services. Critics warn that an overemphasis on tools can neglect pedagogy or human-centered design, potentially marginalize those with lower digital literacy, and raise privacy or surveillance concerns if monitoring is involved. Effective techorientation requires clear scope, accessible design, and ongoing evaluation.

Related concepts include digital literacy, technology onboarding, user onboarding, and ICT training.