Ecuadorian public high school teachers; perceptions on technological resources used by teachers in their EFL classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Abstract: The purpose of this research was to analyze which technological resources are the most used by teachers inEFL classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency of its use, it also seeks toanalyzeperceptions that teachers had about them.Ten EFL teachers, eight females and two males,from Ecuadorian public high schools located in Pichincha and Napo provinces who had around one to twenty years of EFL teaching experience took part in this research. A mixed-method that combined qualitative and quantitative approaches for data collection was used, thesedata were gathered from interviews and surveys where EFL teachers answered questions about the use of technology, its benefits, and disadvantages. To have a better understanding of the research problem, a literaturereview of different authors from books, journals, and other documents was also analyzed. This research showed that during the COVID-19 pandemic EFL teachershad a positive attitude toward the frequent use of technological resources such as virtual platforms, online games,andPowerPoint presentations. These resources were helpful becauseeducators could enhanceteaching and improve theclass environment as well.