Obstacles to Using Technology in English Language Teaching Institutions by Teachers

The ۲۱st century is the century of information explosion and advancements in technology. Many professions in the world use technology as an integral part of them. The teaching profession is no exception. Digital technologies can facilitate learning through access to information and improve competition. ICT utilization in the classroom is necessary because it could allow pupils to discover and work within an information age. Teachers can study the barriers to using ICT, and reading these hurdles could assist them to conquer these types of obstacles and, in the future, become influential users of technology in the realm of teaching. This research shows that teachers tend to combine technology in language teaching; however, there are considerable obstacles to using technology. Some of the most significant barriers are the lack of clear and explicit rules on using technology in classrooms, lack of appropriate infrastructure in educational institutions, and not enough human and financial resources to train teachers in institutions. The other reasons which will be discussed in the future are the accessibility to ICT resources and appropriate software, the emergence of unwanted tension between students and instructors, the culture of proper use of technology, and the use of technology which can be time-consuming and expensive for pupils, instructors, and institutions. The existence of these elements could improve the chances for the incorporation of ICT in learning and education. This article presents some suggestions and information to people accountable for the combination of technology and science education.

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ICT ، Incorporation ، Obstacles ، Technology Educating