The use of integrated learning management system (LMS) in EFL classroom: teachers' considerations and challenges

These days, technology and education together become the most powerful tools in improving the quality of learning. One of the ways in integrating technology in classroom is using LMS or Learning Management System. There are huge number of LMS provided in the internet and teachers need to filter the appropriate application for their classroom. From this case, this study aimed to investigates teachers’ considerations in selecting LMS in EFL Classrooms within the context of higher education. This study used qualitative method by interviewing 6 EFL teachers in UINSA about consideration in selecting LMS and the challenges they faced during the use of LMS. The findings revealed that the teachers were aware of the LMS selection in their teaching process. Teachers did not take for granted for LMS applications when they used it in their classroom. The features, price, accessibility, learners’ needs and advantages become teachers’ considerations before selecting LMS. Also, the findings showed that technological support and students’ problems were the challenges in using LMS in the classroom. In general, the way teachers’ design the material for online learning is limited. Therefore, the future researchers need to investigate teachers’ creativity in designing online learning with the use of LMS to improve better online learning.