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

Dian Novita Dewi; Dini Kurnia Irmawati; Tri Mega Asri

doi:10.21070/jees.v5i1.375

(1) Dian Novita Dewi English Language Education Program, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Universitas Brawijaya
Indonesia
(2) * Dini Kurnia Irmawati English Program of Vocational Education, Universitas Brawijaya
Indonesia
(3) Tri Mega Asri English Program of Vocational Education, Universitas Brawijaya
Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/jees.v5i1.375

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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Dian Novita Dewi, English Language Education Program, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Universitas Brawijaya

Dian Novita Dewi gained her bachelor degree from State University of Malang in English Language Teaching and for her Master degree accomplished from a master of Linguistics Universitas Brawijaya . Now, she is a lecturer in English Language Education Program Faculty of Cultural Studies Universitas Brawijaya. She is interested deeply in ELT Media and material Development, and professional development on ELT.

Dini Kurnia Irmawati, English Program of Vocational Education, Universitas Brawijaya

Dini kurnia Irmawati is an English lecturer at Universitas Brawijaya. She pursued her Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees at State University of Malang majoring in English Language Teaching. Her research interest includes TEFL, the teaching of writing, the teaching of speaking, professional development and ELT Media Development.

Tri Mega Asri, English Program of Vocational Education, Universitas Brawijaya

Tri Mega Asri is a Communication lecturer at Universitas Brawijaya. She pursued her Bachelor, Master at Universitas Padjadjaran majoring communication. Her research interest includes library media promotion, communication media, and communication studies and media development.

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