Ecuadorian public High School teachers perceptions on technological resources used by teachers in their EFL classrooms during the COVID 19 Pandemic

Abstract

Abstract: The present study is focused on Ecuadorian Public High School Teachers' Perceptions on Technological Resources used by Teachers in their EFL Classrooms during the COVID - 19 Pandemic. The aim is to know the various technological resources used by EFL teachers in their classrooms during the pandemic. This study was carried out in the cities of Guayaquil, Loja, and Cayambe. Ten EFL teachers from the first year of high schools were selected as a sample. To carry out this study the mixed method qualitative and quantitative approach was used. Thus, the qualitative method was used for the narrative information and the quantitative method was used to collect and interpret the data. Regarding techniques, surveys and interviews addressed to EFL teachers were used. As a general conclusion most of the teachers recognized that Virtual platforms, Digital games, and Web pages are the most used in class. Teachers also showed significantly positive perceptions towards the usefulness of ICT in EFL teaching to host digital and interactive lesson plans and allow students to have easy access to the platform, as well as enable communication.