scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) TEACHING

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Hani Elmahida ◽  
Putri Elbalqis

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) useful to support English Language Teaching (ELT) for foreign language. However, this world particularly needs human resources who mastering English material and modern technology. The objective of this paper was to examine the utilization of ICT while conduct autonomous learning also to ensure teachers' abilities in the implementation of social media technology to support English Foreign Language (EFL) teaching classes. The survey used with collecting data from several young teachers by descriptive-qualitative method. Data showed four from six respondents already known ICT as well, automatically those five young teachers have appropriate ELT tools by various social media. Basically, teachers understand how important student-centered to be conducted particularly in EFL classes. In contrast, it was not balanced with the idea to develop ICT while designing interactive modern learning classes. Then, one case was found in the previous survey to be precise with high school teachers. Senior teachers just utilize one or two ICT tools in the ELT classes. The limitation of tools could make the output and outcome of the learning process is not optimal. Furthermore, this paper shows the importance of ICT integration tools and ELT which should be mastered by teachers in 4.0 era.

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-274
Author(s):  
Rija Dwiono ◽  
Dewi Rochsantiningsih ◽  
Suparno Suparno

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is perceived as a part of the core of education in this 21st century-learning. Experts have explored the integration of pedagogical ICT in teaching and learning recently. But none of them explored the teacher’s competence to integrate pedagogical ICT as they assess the extent to which ICT integrated by the teacher in teaching. This research aims to investigate the teacher competence levels to use ICT and the extent to which the ICT integrated by the teacher in English language teaching. Classroom observation and interview were used as data collecting technique to reach the objectives. To produce an in-depth description, this case study focuses on the description of the individual teacher as the target of the investigation. Teacher’s ICT competence levels were classified using professional framework rank ICT competence level (UNESCO, 2011). While SAMR model was used as the data analysis tool to determine the extent to which ICT integrated by the teacher in the English language teaching. The results of this research indicate that the teacher's competence to use ICT was still beginner. It means that the teacher is dominant with the use of basic features of presentation, word processor software such as powerpoint and Microsoft word and other digital resources. It is also reported that teacher’s ICT integration level with the domination at the substitution level and augmentation level. These findings reflect the ability of the teacher in integrating ICT in teaching. The teacher is considered only be able to use basic function in a limited number of computer application with only little change and improvement.


Author(s):  
Rosy Yumnam

<p>The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has increased manifold in the present times. The role and use of ICT as a tool for English Language Teaching (ELT) is increasingly explored by educators as they assist in creating collaborative and independent learning environment. ICT plays a pertinent role in enhancing motivation, creativity and critical thinking of the learners. In the study, the attitudes of the students and teachers of the secondary schools of Manipur, a state in northeast India towards using ICT in teaching and learning English language are investigated. The paper aims to make the teachers and learners aware of the use of ICT in English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. Through the questionnaires administered to both teachers and learners, the importance and challenges in the pedagogy of ELT using ICT is identified and discussed. The findings of the survey indicate that most of the teachers and learners held positive approach towards integrating ICT in teaching and learning English language.</p><p> </p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-129
Author(s):  
Anisa Husni Alkaromah ◽  
Endang Fauziati ◽  
Abdul Asib

The pedagogies of English teaching are rapidly changing due to the advancement of information and communication technology (ICT). According to curriculum 2013, ICT is an essential component that should be integrated into each subject including English. It can be expected that it is essential for the teacher to use ICT in the teaching and learning process in order to help students to achieve a high quality of English subjects. To know the ICT role in the classroom so that this study was conducted to investigate senior high school students’ perceptions toward ICT usage in the EFL classroom. There are two students from the public school participated in Surakarta. This research design was a qualitative method with a case study approach to determine students’ perceptions and their experience in using ICT. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. The result indicated that the students perceived ICT usage and perceived access to ICT. Although the students use ICT and access it in the classroom, the domination of the level is at substitution and augmentation. These two levels are called enhancement. The findings reveal the usage of ICT in the EFL classroom. The students are reflected only to be able to use a basic function in a limited mobile application with only little change and improvement.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-48
Author(s):  
Amani El-tayeb Hassab El-Rasoul Mohammed

Using Information and Communication Technology in EFL classrooms at the university level is very important for universities lecturers in Sudan. This study aims to investigate the role of ICT in teaching English in Sudanese universities represented by Gezira and Butana University. The study casts light on the importance of ICT today particularly in the field of English language teaching. Moreover, investigates the problems which face Sudanese EFL teachers in using ICT in classrooms at the university level. The study has followed the descriptive-analytical method. The data for the study[ has been collected by means of a questionnaire and an interview with some ICT experts and technicians. The study has used the (SPSS) statistical package for the social science programme for analyzing the data. The study has reached many important results: There are many problems facing Sudanese English language teachers at the university level in teaching the English language while using the technology of information and communication because they are not specialized in the field. In the light of these results, the study recommends that: Introducing ICT into educational curricula so as to be understood and used easily by learners and teachers. Also the necessity of training EFL teachers on using these technologies. Finally, the study recommends all teachers at the university level have full knowledge of using ICT in education because it is very important nowadays.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 979
Author(s):  
Meiga Rahmanita ◽  
Bambang Yudi Cahyono

Nowadays, many information and communication technology (ICT) tools have been integrated in teaching and learning activities. In English language teaching (ELT), various ICT tools, especially those which belong to Social Networking Site (SNS) or social media, have been used as media to teach English language skills. One of these social media is Tumblr which has a mixture of characteristics of Blog, Instagram, and Facebook. This research aimed to examine whether the use of Tumblr improves EFL student’ ability in writing argumentative essays. It involved 36 students of undergraduate program in English Department of Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. The result showed that there is a significant improvement in students’ ability in writing after being taught by using Tumblr. This leads to the conclusion that Tumblr can be used effectively to help students improve their ability in writing argumentative essays. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-77
Author(s):  
Ridwan Raafi'udin ◽  
Bayu Hananto ◽  
Catur Nugrahaeni Puspita Dewi

The availability of information and communication technology (ICT) has made it a lot of convenience in everything. An example is the existence of online trading transactions, for we can market these products online both through marketplaces and social media, we must-have products that are slightly different from the others. One way is to design your own product packaging that we will sell, and for example it can be started by making a product logo. This is the basis of community service activities, and this activity utilizes the creative side of partners so that they can create a design that will be packaged in the next stage in the form of merchandise. In this design training phase, partner participants were given the understanding to use vector-based graphic design applications, from creating product logos to digital advertising posters


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
I Putu Hendika Permana ◽  
Ni Putu Suci Meinarni

Information and communication technology is considered important by users, one of its goals is to seek information and communicate remotely through social media. Social media aims to provide convenience in terms of communicating so that it has an impact on users, either it positive or negative perceptions. Currently, Tiktok social media become most popular application. This research was conducted to find the ratios that will be used to systematically show the performance of the Tiktok account. This study uses an exploratory method to find the variables contained in the Tiktok account. These variables will be compared so as to find the relevant ratios to show the performance of a Tiktok account. The results of this study is that the tiktok account has 7 variables and find then 17 ratios that can be used to assess, measure and compare the credibility of a Tiktok account.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 358-371
Author(s):  
Saudah Sasa ◽  
Dodot Sapto Adi ◽  
Maulid Agung Triono ◽  
Fajar Supanto

The conditions faced by small industries during this pandemic are almost the same as the conditions of the industrial society as a whole. But what distinguishes it is the struggle in producing to marketing products independently. Currently, digital marketing training for small industries provides a measurable support system, due to tactical steps to market products or services to consumers with new breakthroughs. The purpose of this training is to provide easier steps to implement digital marketing applications based on information and communication technology, in order to create consumer attraction for products. The method of implementing this activity is discussion and practice of making captions on social media, online marketing, practicing product photos, forming working groups and presentations. The result of this training is that the participants have awareness of the application of digital marketing to improve the quality of product marketing for small industries more easily.


Author(s):  
Emilia Ţiţan ◽  
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Daniela-Ioana Manea ◽  
Mihaela Mihai ◽  
Cristina Cărămidaru ◽  
...  

Due to the accelerated pace of information and communication technology developments, the digital society and the digital economy have become real and, in turn, pose specific challenges. In this environment, digital skills and competences are essential to achieve the professional success and personal development of any individual. The positive impact that information and communication technology has on education cannot be disputed, but there are also some obstacles that need to be overcome in order to make the most of these benefits. An essential aspect to consider is that technology has repercussions not only on pupils and students, but also on teachers, who must adapt and acquire the knowledge necessary to disseminate information. Having as the main objective of reflecting the impact of digitalization on the educational sector, the paper highlights the basic concepts in the field of digital technology and, at the same time, the current implications on educational processes. At the same time, through logistic regression, the way in which the means of digital innovation influence the education in Romania is analysed and to determine the factors with the highest degree of influence. Modern technology can be considered as synonymous with the future and that is why it is essential that all young students acquire the digital knowledge necessary to revolutionize the educational process and at the same time redefine the recruitment of the labour market.


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