JEES (Journal of English Educators Society)
Vol 5 No 1 (2020): April

Investigating EFL Teachers’ Barriers of Using Internet Application at University Level

Dian Novita Dewi (English Language Education Program, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Universitas Brawijaya)
Dini Kurnia Irmawati (English Program of Vocational Education, Universitas Brawijaya)
Tri Mega Asri (English Program of Vocational Education, Universitas Brawijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Apr 2020

Abstract

This study examines perceived barriers of using internet application in higher education level. Quantitative data were collected by using questionnaires. A total of 16 participants assigned to teach English were randomly selected from 3 faculties using both simple random and purposive sampling procedures. Data were analyzed both descriptively and statistically and were presented in tables and percentages. Microsoft excel was used in the descriptive statistics The study found several barriers of using internet application for teaching and learning which include: lack of personal’s ICT competency, lack of consistent technical support, lack of training on how to use internet application for teaching and learning, and poor internet connectivity. This study recommends to the management of the institution to facilitate and support the teachers actively with many training activities to improve the academic performance of the teachers so that can fulfill the millennial students’ learning needs. HIGHLIGHTS: English teachers have strong intention for the integration of ICT into classroom context, but they encountered many barriers to implement it. The major barriers faced in this study were lack of facilities or infrastructure, training, and time constraint. The presence of ICT competency increases technology integration in learning and teaching process.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jees

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Aim: to facilitate scholar, researchers, and teachers for publishing the original articles of review articles. Scope: Language Education include: English Education English Literature English ...