Last modified: 2024-05-03
Abstract
The information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning is one of the discussions in the field of education. After the pandemic Covid-19 era, teachers and students must be accustomed to using technology in the teaching learning process. It is important for every school to know how to integrate ICT in teaching learning process in this era. However, the effective way is still under development and it is important to know the recent progress and perception of those who are directly involved in the educational environment itself. Thus, this study aims to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in learning EFL from teachers' and students' perception in SMAN 1 Cicalengka, Bandung. The school is known for being already in the process of integrating ICT in its teaching learning process. The study uses qualitative method. The respondents are from the vice principal, two English teachers and sixty students in SMAN 1 Cicalengka. The respondents are selected using convenience sampling. The data collection uses observation, questionnaire and interview. The results show that there are various perceptions of advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in EFL classroom based on teachers’ and students’ experience and understanding.