The Use of Ict in Learning Process by Vocational Teachers of English

Abstract

<jats:p>In the era of modernization, people are very dependent on technology, Information Communication Technology (ICT) in education itself has important role in teaching and learning process. The purpose of this study was to investigate the kind of ICT used by the teachers, the utilization of ICT in learning process, the problems and solutions in teaching by using ICT, and the role of schools in assisting teachers to overcome the problems at vocational high schools in Sekayu. This study applied descriptive qualitative research design. The data were collected by using questionnaire, interview, observation, and document review. The participants of this study were the teachers of English, the vice-principal of facility and infrastructure, and the students. The findings of this study showed that the teachers of English at vocational high schools in Sekayu used hardware such as projector, laptop, speaker, headset, and smartphone, while software such as internet, dictionary application, e-book, Microsoft office, and browsing application. The teachers used discovery learning to utilize ICT in the syntax of the learning model. The main problem faced by the teacher was the unavailability of students� personal ICT devices. The school also had the role to assist teachers in overcoming the problems. The conclusion was the teachers had applied ICT in the learning process however they did not fully apply ICT in each syntax of the learning model used.</jats:p>

EFL Teachers’ Perceptions on ICT in English Classroom

“…They are laptops, projector, speaker, hand phone and also internet. According to Suryana (2013), there are 4 kind of ICT: (i) Hardware-the equipment, such as a PC or interactive whiteboard, linked smart boards, opaque projectors, LCD projectors; (ii) Software-the stored instructions which enable the hardware to operate automatically, together with the information that it stores and processes, such as a word processing program and the documents produced using it; (iii) Media the materials that carry data and programs, such as floppy or hard disks; (iv) Servicescombinations of hardware, software and human resources that enable users to achieve more than they could with hardware and software alone, such as the internet. These tools will certainly help teachers in the teaching and learning process.…”

“…show that ICT was perceived negatively by teachers. Meanwhile, more studies from Al-Munawwarah (2014), Budiana, Sjafirah and Bakti (2015), Djiwandono (2019), Dong (2018), Hu and McGrath (2011), Jeong (2006), Kinik (2015), Loveless (2007), Mollaei (2013), Munyengabe, Yiyi, Haiyan and Hitimana (2017, Muslem, Mwalongo (2011), Rodliyah (2018, Suryana (2013), Taylor (2004), Yusuf and Juliana (2011) show that ICT was claimed positive to use in teaching context. However, some studies show that the teachers did not use technology in the learning process because they don't realize the importance of ICT in this area.…”

Women's Representations on Videos on Social Media Tiktok

“…One of the most vital contributions of Information communication technology in the field of education is-easy access to learning (Apriani et.al, 2021;Apriani et.al, 2022). Wiranda, et al (2020). Simin Ghavifekr and Wan ABSTRAK This study aimed to find out the students' perception on the using of PowerPoint as a learing media in their English activities.…”

Technological tools for teaching english as a foreign language

“…Thousands of computer networks converge to generate content in various ways, due to which millions of users are connected to other users from all over the world, which is why it is considered the largest source of information. For their part (Wiranda et al 2020) point out the significance of ICT in the learning and teaching of English, since with the help of these tools the student manages to break borders and learn new languages, such as English, managing to interact with people from other countries and putting their abilities and skills into practice.…”