<![CDATA[Rapid technological developments in higher education have sharpened the teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) with the presence of various digital media, but lecturers' readiness to utilize them still depends on the context of lecturers' perceptions. This study aims to explore lecturers' perceptions in higher education about the use of digital media in EFL teaching, focusing on its effectiveness, challenges, and pedagogical implications. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, using semi-structured interviews, observation and documentation data from five lecturers in the English Education Department of UIN Raden Intan Lampung, who were purposively selected based on their experiences in using digital tools in teaching. Thematic analysis revealed that lecturers generally consider digital media useful for increasing student engagement and motivations, providing resources, and facilitating independent learning. Google Classroom, Google Slides, Quizizz, and other collaborative applications that facilitate both material delivery and assessment are among the most frequently employed platforms. However, there are obstacles such as limited institutional support, distraction, unequal digital literacy among students, and inadequate internet infrastructure that hinder effective technology integration. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing a qualitative exploration of lecturers’ perceptions of digital media use in EFL teaching. This study extends existing research by examining lecturers’ pedagogical interpretations, experiences, and challenges in integrating digital media into language instruction, offering deeper insights into how digital technology shapes teaching practices in EFL contexts.]]>
