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Yahyaee N, Mohammadzadeh A, Nazari O. Attitudes, Challenges & Availability Regarding the Use of Emerging Technologies in the Post COVID 19 ERA: Voices from Iranian EFL High School Teachers. JCALS 2024; 1 (2) : 5
URL: http://cals.gonbad.ac.ir/article-1-35-en.html

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented global shift in education, with virtual classrooms rapidly replacing physical ones. This transition redefined the educational landscape worldwide, compelling teachers in both developed and developing countries to leverage technology to maintain continuity in teaching and learning. This study investigates the perspectives of Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) high school teachers on the integration of emerging technologies in the post-COVID-19 era. Specifically, it explores their attitudes toward these technologies, the challenges they face in their implementation, and the extent of their availability. Adopting a qualitative research design, the study utilized a phenomenological approach to conduct thematic analyses of structured interviews with 30 Iranian EFL high school teachers. Findings indicate that while teachers generally express a positive attitude towards the adoption of emerging technologies—citing improvements in teaching quality, heightened student engagement, and increased opportunities for interactive and collaborative learning—they also encounter significant obstacles. These include insufficient technical infrastructure, a lack of comprehensive training, and limited ongoing support. Moreover, the availability of these technologies remains constrained, further complicating their effective integration into the educational system. The study provides crucial insights into both the potential and the challenges of utilizing emerging technologies in the context of Iranian EFL education in the post-pandemic world, highlighting areas for future development and policy intervention.