Résumé:
One of the main consequences of COVID-19 pandemic was the shift from classroom
learning to online learning which may affect negatively or positively the students learning
process. The present study seeks to investigate the attitudes of EFL undergraduate learners
towards the use of online learning during COVID-19 pandemic at Mohammed Seddik Ben
Yahia/ Jijel University as well as the challenges that they encounter during their learning
process. Also, learners who are used to online learning and have technology skills develop
positive attitudes towards online learning. In order to achieve the aims of this descriptive
study, a questionnaire was designed and submitted online to EFL students at the
department of English. It was revealed that students are aware of the advantages of online
learning making them more responsible and autonomous; however, they prefer classroom
learning because of the difficulties they encounter when learning as the lack of technology
skills, lack of support and interaction with the teachers, as well as the technical problems
they face. Some pedagogical recommendations are suggested to pave the way for a better
implementation of online learning process such as raising the awareness of the importance
of using online learning tools in the learning process and preparing both teachers and
students to this new way of learning.
