Tesis
Technology integration in efl classroom: a samr-based analysis of teaching practices and digital tools /Nadya Aulia Putri
Abstrak
In today s interconnected world digital innovation is transforming industries with notable advancements in sectors like banking transportation and education. These changes have highlighted the essential role of technology in enhancing teaching practices and professional development for educators. Specifically in English language teaching the effective integration of technology into pedagogy is not without its hurdles but it is vital. This study aims to investigate the level of digital literacy proficiency among EFL senior high school teachers identify the types of digital tools associated with each SAMR category and explore how teachers across the different categories of the SAMR framework utilize these tools. Both quantitative and qualitative data were utilized in this study rsquo s explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach. The study involved 30 senior high school English language teachers who were selected through purposive sampling based on specific criteria including their use of technology in teaching. Quantitative data were collected through two questionnaires that measured digital literacy skills and the application of SAMR in learning evaluation. The results were analyzed using Microsoft Excel. In the qualitative stage six participants were selected based on their willingness to participate in interviews which were recorded and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The results of the first questionnaire (DLC) analysis indicate that the average score for teachers digital literacy skills is categorized as high at 81% which shows positive results. The questionnaire and interview results showed that technology significantly enhances educational quality by integrating it into classroom instruction. Interview results indicate that technology improves student enjoyment and reduces monotony thereby making the learning process more engaging and effective. The use of technology in teaching and learning is influenced by factors such as innovative teaching methods and materials that cater to students needs and learning styles. Interview results showed that technology has a positive impact on English language classroom engagement and success and teaching strategies are shifting from traditional practices to collaborative learning using existing technology. Through comprehensive data collection and analysis it is revealed that each category of the SAMR test yields different results Substitution (67%) Augmentation (69.24%) Modification (71.07%) and Redefinition (63.67%). Following the interview results those four teachers expressed confidence in utilizing technology and creating content. The findings underscore that senior high school teachers utilize familiar tools such as Canva PowerPoint and Google in their teaching. The study s limitations include a small sample size of high school instructors which may limit its generalizability to other educational contexts. Future research should involve a more diverse group of teachers and expand the findings to other populations to improve applicability and relevance as well as to ensure statistical robustness.