Students’ View of the Use of TELL (Technology Enhanced Language Learning) in Remote Teaching

Abstract

Technology in language teaching has been one of the most pivotal aspects in English Language Teaching (ELT) for decades. Many studies reveal considerable benefits of utilizing ICT in the teaching and learning process, especially when conducting remote teaching. This study focuses on analyzing students' descriptions about their experiences in emergency remote teaching and the opportunities and challenges for learning granted due to the transition to emergency remote teaching. This study deployed a descriptive qualitative method that involved 72 students of Polytechnic Negeri Jember who have experienced remote teaching for more than a year. The data were collected by using an open-ended questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed using Google Form. The results showed that the students were able to be more adaptive with any kinds of applications required by their lecturers and it encouraged them to explore more platforms to support their independent learning. They also mentioned that their knowledge and awareness of digital ethics also increase. However, boredom, short-term concentration, weariness, gadget compatibility become a serious thread for remote teaching to be successful. In short, remote teaching provides a positive impact and challenges for students. To minimize the thread, more TELL-based teaching models and strategies, such as flipped classrooms, cooperative learning, and project-based learning are suggested.