TEACHING ENGLISH IN THE DIGITAL ERA: A CASE STUDY OF THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY BY EFL TEACHERS

Ince Ancharyska Maharani Balqis Azzahra Isyram Amier, Dwi Fita Heriyawati, Alfan Zuhairi

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The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an important aspect of English language teaching in the digital era. This study aimed to explore the challenges, benefits, and needs of EFL teachers in using ICT in English classrooms at the junior high school level. A qualitative case study design was employed. The participants were three English teachers from a public junior high school in Malang, Indonesia. Data were collected through interviews, classroom observations, and documentation, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that teachers faced several challenges in integrating ICT, including technical problems, limited technological skills, classroom management issues, and time constraints. Despite these challenges, ICT was perceived to increase students’ motivation, engagement, and understanding of English materials through the use of audiovisual media and digital platforms. The study also found that teachers needed continuous training, institutional support, and sufficient preparation time to use ICT more effectively. The results suggest that ICT can support English language teaching when supported by adequate facilities and teacher readiness. This study provides insights into teachers’ experiences of ICT integration and highlights the importance of practical support in technology-enhanced English instruction.

Keywords: ICT integration; EFL teachers; English language teaching; qualitative case study; junior high school context


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