The Perceptions of Turkish EFL Lecturers on Teaching through Information and Communication Technology

Abstract

EFL teachers act as a bridge between English language and its learners by providing guidance regarding the coherence between language acquisition and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a dynamic tool. In this connection, the main aims of this case study were to gain insight into Turkish EFL teachers’ perceptions about integration of technology into English language lessons and to find modern implementations. The study sample included 15 EFL lecturers who were selected using purposive sampling. The emergency shift to online education due to the pandemic (Covid-19) at the time of this study enabled all the participants to utilise and experience ICT materials and settings. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and pre- and post- questionnaires based on the ICT training process. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. The results showed that the training positively affected the participants’ perceptions of teaching through ICT and helped them utilize ICT implementations such as digital tools, in-class activities, lesson plans, and evaluation types.