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The outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic resulted in a temporary interruption of learning activities across the world. In Saudi Arabia, there was a sudden and quick shift from face-to-face learning mode to online learning in efforts to save the educational process from non-continuity in many universities. As a result, the use of various e-learning platforms such as Blackboard applications was key to facilitating the learning of different academic courses including the English language. However, the widespread uptake and implementation of Blackboard learning are still in nascent phases in terms of facilitating English language learning. The objective of this study was to investigate the challenges and difficulties encountered in online learning of English language courses via Blackboard at Saudi universities in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Desktop research was used in this study where secondary resources were collected from various academic databases including Google Scholar, Science Direct, EBSCOhost, and Semantic Scholar. Results showed that the use of Blackboard application in online learning of English courses had some potential advantages including improved interactivity, communication, enhanced language proficiency, discussion forums, improved writing quality, learning flexibility, and enhanced grammar and vocabulary acquisition. However, there were potential challenges including students’ negative attitude, lack of tutor training, poor technical support, difficulty accessing curriculum content or tests, concerns about safety or privacy, slow internet connection, students’ lack of computers, and reliable internet. In conclusion, despite the positive outcomes of using Blackboard in English learning, adequate measures need to be implemented to address identified challenges.

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Abstract
Introduction
Background
Problem Statement
Research Aims and Questions
Importance of the Study
Literature Review
Theoretical Framework
Key Themes from Literature on Blackboard Learning
Inadequate adoption of e-learning via blackboard by universities
Lack of instructor self-efficacy and competency
Poor quality e-learning platforms
Growing Importance of Blackboard Use in Saudi Universities
Change in Blackboard Features
Methods
Research Strategies
Data Sources
Search Criteria
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
Search Outcomes
Data Coding and Document Analysis
Results
Using Blackboard has Benefits and Potential Drawbacks
Students in TESOL Courses Experience Various Challenges when Using the Blackboard Learning System
Various Strategies Should be Used to Overcome Difficulties of Using Blackboard in TESOL Courses
Discussion and Conclusions
Challenges and Difficulties of Online Learning of English Courses via Blackboard Platform
Limitations
Implications for Practice
Recommendations for Future Research
The Author
References

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저자

• Hind Aljuaid [ Taif University, Saudi Arabia ]

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• 간행물명

  The Journal of AsiaTEFL

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  계간

• pISSN

  1738-3102

• eISSN

  2466-1511

• 수록기간

  2004~2026

• 등재여부

  SCOPUS,KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 740 DDC 420