The Advantages And Challenges of Technology Utilization In English Language Teaching and Learning

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experiences of pre-service English teachers’ in utilizing technology during teaching practice at Senior high school. The exploration focuses on the types of technologies used, the advantages and challenges, and how technology influences their teaching performance. The design of this research is descriptive qualitative. The participants of this study were two female students of English Language Education Department. They conducted teaching practice in private and public schools. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews about advantages, and challenges during teaching practice by utilizing technology in senior high school (Rintaningrum, 2023). The data were analyzed by using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006). The result revealed several themes represented by specific codes. The most dominant theme was experience (E). The participants had many new experiences in utilizing technology into EFL such as designing interactive learning materials using PowerPoint, using games such as Kahoot, Quizziz, and Wordwall. They also had several advantages (A) from the technology, such as the increasing of students’ engagement and improved access to authentic learning resources to be more efficient lesson delivery. However, they experienced challenges (C) for example, lack of facilities which relates to new responsibilities. These findings indicate that the process of utilizing technology into English language learning was subjective, variative, and flexible depending on each person's experience.