Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 4 no. 1 (2022)

Students’ Perception and Challenges on Technology Use in Language Distance Learning

Johnedel Peralta | Gregerlin Lambenicio

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study sought to understand how students perceived using technology for language distance learning as well as the difficulties they ran into. To collect the necessary data, a hybrid method combining quantitative and qualitative study design was used. The data was gathered using an interview schedule and a questionnaire. The results also showed a high degree of perceptions of the technology's utility, effectiveness, usability, and behavioral intention in their language distance learning. However, despite of high level of perceptions, there were challenges experienced. The study identified the following difficulties: a poor internet connection, a lack of planning, access costs, poor comprehension, housework, unfavorable home learning settings, power outages, inadequate instructions, and a lack of communication.



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