Ict in Distance Learning: Teachers’ Attitudes and Problems

Abstract

In 2020, conducting education in distance is obligatory since the education must continue while the world is still fighting with the coronavirus disease and one of the ways of teaching in distance learning is using ICT. While several studies have investigated teachers' attitudes toward using ICT in the face to face classrooms, few studies investigate teachers' attitudes toward using ICT in distance learning. This study examines 52 teachers' attitudes and problems in using ICT in EFL distance learning in a language development center. The questionnaires were delivered and the interviews were conducted to collect the data that disclosed the teachers' attitudes and the problem of using ICT in distance learning. The data then were analyzed following Smaldino et al. (2014), Dudeney andHockly (2007) andHarmer (2007). The findings in this study indicate that the teachers have positive attitudes toward the use of ICT in distance learning. The problem that occurs when using ICT in distance learning are further discussed and possible suggestions are presented.

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