University Teachers Perceptions of Using Computer Technology in An Indonesian English Language Classroom
Abstract
This exploratory study seeks to find out lecturers perceptions of using computer technology in Indonesian university English language classroom context. It tried to investigate the lecturers' perceived usefulness of and barriers to computer technology and their further expected outcomes in order to integrate computer technology into their teaching and learning practice. Using both quantitative and qualitative case study methodology, the data were collected from fourteen lecturers by using two data collection methods, namely questionnaire and in-depth semi-structured interview. The questionnaire data acted as a bridge to formulate the interview questions in order to create deep discussion of the issue being researched. The collected data were then analyzed and coded. The findings indicated that the lecturers have a good perception of computer technology usage in English language classroom. The data showed that in general the lecturers perceived that the computer technology is useful to increase the students' motivation to learn, provide multiple sources of materials to support the class, enhance language skills development, and provide students with more exposure and opportunities to use English in real life contexts. However, the lecturers applied limited usage of computer technology in the classroom. This condition eventuated because the lectures faced some barriers in implementing the computer technology in their classroom such as a lack of computer supported facilities, outdated LCD projectors, poor internet connection and limited access to language computer laboratory, lack of computer technical assistants, time management challenges, lack of continuous computer technology training, lack of support from the leader, lecturers' limited computer competence and the lecturers' resistance to change. As a result, the lecturers expect to have more training and professional development programs, educational software, peer support, technical assistants, the faculty leader support, a computer equipped classroom, access to computer language laboratories and better internet connection. © 2018 IEEE.
Date
2019Author
Nahartini, Desi (57208284029); Latifa, Rena (57208280285); Setiono, Dede Puji (57208279729)
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https://doi.org/10.1109/CITSM.2018.8674328https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85064330965&doi=10.1109%2fCITSM.2018.8674328&partnerID=40&md5=88b4b916427af7dd8da6d276fa739779
http://digilib.fisipol.ugm.ac.id/repo/handle/15717717/21600