ICT IN DISTANCE LEARNING: TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES AND PROBLEMS

Aldha Williyan,Sirniawati Sirniawati

doi:10.24235/eltecho.v5i2.6949

Abstract

In 2020, conducting education in distance is obligatory since the education must continue while the world is still fighting with the coronavirus disease and one of the ways of teaching in distance learning is using ICT. While several studies have investigated teachers’ attitudes of using ICT in face to face classrooms, few studies investigate teachers’ attitudes of using ICT in distance learning. This study examines 52 teachers’ attitudes and problems in using ICT in EFL distance learning in a language development center. The questionnaires are delivered and the interview is conducted to collect the data that disclose the teachers’ attitudes and problems of using ICT in distance learning. After analyzing the data, the findings in this study indicate that the teachers have positive attitudes toward the use of ICT in distance learning. The problems that occur when using ICT in distance learning are further discussed and possible suggestions are presented.

Highlights

This study aims to examine the teachers’ attitudes and problems of using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in EFL distance learning
This study investigates English teachers’ attitudes towards the use of ICT in distance learning and the problems that occur when using ICT in distance learning
The findings in this study reveal that the attitudes of teachers in using ICT in distance learning are positive both technical and non-technical problems occur during their teaching in distance learning when using ICT

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Introduction

This study aims to examine the teachers’ attitudes and problems of using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in EFL distance learning. It has been shifted to e-learning via technology such as the Internet and mobile technologies (Dudeney & Hockly, 2007) This type of learning at the moment refers to learning via a variety of technology and media configurations, such as audio, video, and computer-based resources (Smaldino et al, 2014). Through this type of learning the students are facilitated to have meaningful learning experience through online learning without the teacher’s direct presence in the classroom. It is regarded as the best solution to do during the COVID-19 Pandemic to ICT in Distance Learning, Williyan & Sirniawati| 120 carry on the language teaching and learning with paying attention to the health security protocol

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