EFL Teachers’ Perception in Utilizing Google Meet as An Online Learning Platform: An In-Depth Qualitative Study
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EFL teachers’ Perception, Google Meet, Online Platform, Language LearningAbstract
The endeavors to create a virtual learning environment supported by appropriate learning resources and platforms has therefore significantly influenced the educational community. Google Meet application (GM) is a virtual learning platform provided by Google; it has been widely used by teachers. Therefore, the implementation of the finest online teaching approach in order to empower students’ engagement in language learning remains an issue. This research aims to explore two EFL teachers’ perceptions of utilizing GM as online learning media. The researcher used a qualitative case study to get depth intended data from the participants using interview and open-ended questionnaires. The finding of this study highlighted EFL teachers’ experience that GM has various advantages for teaching and learning due to its accessible features and easy operation. They also narrated, students become more engaged in learning because this media is costless, and flexible to use. Besides, the tendency in implementing GM by EFL teachers is due to their schools’ curriculum and professional development, and berries of GM implementation is also discussed. This research has implications for online learning practices which suggest that GM is suitable for simple learning environments. In addition, this current research suggests for a further scale of investigation on how empowering students’ involvement online and leveraging student academic achievement will be worthy to conduct for a better quality in an online learning experience.
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