ICT Utilization in TEFL During the New Normal Era at SMA Negeri 1 Wangon

Abstract: The new normal-era learning system is a learning system with different rules and conditions from ordinary learning. This is because learning activities in the new normal era are the learning activities that adapt to post-pandemic conditions. Where the learning activities have not been carried out optimally. Therefore, there are several problems and obstacles faced by teachers in TEFL during the new normal-era learning system. Especially, in the use of technology as a medium of learning. The purpose of this study is to find out the types of ICT used by teachers and also the obstacles faced by teachers in the ICT utilization in TEFL during the new normal era. This study is field research and used a qualitative approach as a research method. It was done at SMA Negeri 1 Wangon, Wangon, Banyumas Regency. The results of the study show that teachers use several types of ICT consisting of the kinds of Computers such as Laptops and Smartphones. The teachers also used CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning), Data Projectors, and Speakers. Then, the other ICT used by the teachers were the kind of Office Applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. Furthermore, the ICTs are used like E-mail, and Internet Websites such as Google Classroom, Google Form, and YouTube. For the Software download, one teacher used Wonder Share Quiz Creator. For the last types of ICT used by the teachers were the Language Learning Applications the teachers used Cambridge Learners Dictionary, Reading and Listening Media Applications. Meanwhile, the other results of this research were about the obstacles faced by the teachers. There are several obstacles faced by teachers in the use of ICT in TEFL during the new normal era such as. The difficulties in using software or hardware, insufficient time to use ICT, insufficient access to resources, inappropriate throughout all learners and circumstances, and the difficulties in integrating and implementing technological tools into course content