Rural Area Students’ Perception of ICT Integration in ELL Class: East Nusa Tenggara Context

This study aims to examine the perceptions of secondary students in rural areas in East Nusa Tenggara about integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in English language learning (ELL). The research used a qualitative approach with open-ended questionnaires involving 38 participants and semi-structured interviews with 4 students. The results of the study show that the majority of students have a positive view towards ICT because it can improve reading, speaking, and material comprehension skills. The use of ICT was also considered to be able to increase students' motivation to learn. However, challenges such as limited internet access, quota constraints, and difficulties with English material comprehension were also identified. Students employed various strategies to overcome these obstacles, including self-study, assistive technology, and seeking social support. The study was summarized by providing instructional suggestions to enhance the integration of ICT, aiming to establish equitable and responsive learning environments that accommodate diverse needs of learners.