Critical Issues in the English Language Classroom: ICT and Online Learning in Language Education
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https://doi.org/10.46328/ijte.312Keywords:
ICT, English, Covid-19, Paraguay, TeachersAbstract
A critical issue in education since 2020 has been the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the teaching and learning process. The pandemic has affected all areas of education and foreign language teaching has not been the exception. The study presents key aspects of teacher experience and training in relation to their use of ICT, which has become ubiquitous for teaching and learning during the last two years. For this study, a mixed methodology approach was used with a semi-structured questionnaire that was administered through social networks as well as WhatsApp and emails. A total of 184 responses were recorded from English teachers from all educational levels, public and private schools as well as language institutions. The results showcase that the main aspects affecting the development of classes are teachers’ experience using ICT tools, training received, and technology appropriation. Moreover, the availability of a variety of tools for synchronous and asynchronous instruction, communication, and evaluation allowed teachers to rapidly transition into Emergency Remote Teaching. These results inform education stakeholders of the difficulties and opportunities brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.References
Canese, V., Paez, R., & Amarilla, J. (2023). Critical issues in the English language classroom: ICT and online learning in language education. International Journal of Technology in Education (IJTE), 6(1), 84-99. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijte.312
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