Analysis of EFL teachers skills, attitudes, and use regarding ICT in Ecuadorian private high schools

Abstract

Abstract:The main focus of the investigation was an exhaustive analysis of EFL teachers’ skills, attitudes, and use regarding ICT in Ecuadorian private high schools. With the purpose to provide valuable information about which are the skills, attitudes and the frequency teachers use ICT in the classrooms. The study was developed in a private institution of Quito that provided the necessary authorization to carry out the data collection process. The population for the present work was constituted by the EFL teachers located in the city of Quito at the north part of Ecuador. The sample selected was 10 EFL teachers (5 women - 5 men) of the secondary section. The aspect considered for the qualitative analysis was the information gathered for the literature review. For the quantitative analysis, it was considered the survey to represent the data collected through first hand explanation. The present study reveals that EFL teachers have good skills to use ICT according to students’ needs in the classrooms. The correct use and training in other technological resources increase the benefits and quality in EFL teaching process.