Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): June

Primary English Teachers’ Technology Integration Experiences: A Cross-Cultural Narrative Inquiry

Hertiki Hertiki (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Indonesia)
Hendra Tedjasuksmana (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Indonesia)
Y.G. Harto Pramono (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Indonesia)
Saran Chantalay (Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

The rapid advancement of technology has significantly reshaped educational practices, particularly in primary English classrooms. While previous research has largely focused on the technical and pedagogical dimensions of technology integration, limited attention has been given to teachers’ personal narratives across diverse cultural contexts. Addressing this gap, this study examines how four primary English teachers from Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Scotland narrate their experiences of integrating technology, with emphasis on emotion, reflection, and professional identity. Adopting a narrative inquiry approach, data were collected through in-depth online interviews and were analyzed thematically to construct contextualized accounts of teachers’ transitions from traditional to digital practices. The findings reveal three key insights: (1) technology integration presents both opportunities and challenges; (2) teachers’ use of technology is shaped by personal motivation, professional identity, and infrastructural support; and (3) while technology enhances student engagement, confidence, and participation, it also introduces challenges related to time management, digital inequality, and developmental appropriateness. Although limited by a small sample size and context-specific design, the study offers important implications for teacher-centered professional development and policy initiatives aimed at ensuring equitable access to technological resources. It further underscores the importance of teacher agency and context-sensitive support in fostering inclusive, meaningful, and sustainable technology integration in primary education. Future research should involve larger samples, more diverse educational settings, and mixed-method approaches to extend and validate these findings.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joelt

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP is a journal published by the Faculty of Culture, Management, and Business, Mandalika University of Education.. The journal focuses on the following topics: 1. Theory and ...