Abstract:
This research aims to determine the use of computer-based learning in the English language
teaching and learning process during the pandemic and after the pandemic. This research aims
to compare the teaching and learning process using computers for teachers and students at SMK
BUDI AGUNG MEDAN during the pandemic and after the pandemic. The aim of the research
is to determine the perceptions of teachers and students regarding the differences in learning
using computers at school and at home. The population taken was 1 English teacher, 1
Indonesian language teacher, 1 history teacher and 2 class XII students with 5 questions. This
research uses methods that involve surveys of teachers and students as well as qualitative
analysis of data from interviews and classroom observations. The results showed that the use
of CALL increased student engagement and improved their learning outcomes during the
pandemic, when distance learning became the norm. In the post-pandemic era, CALL continues
to provide significant benefits by enriching conventional teaching methods and providing
flexible tools for students' independent learning. However, challenges such as limited access
to technology and diverse digital skills among teachers and students need further attention. In
conclusion, CALL has great potential in increasing the effectiveness of English language
teaching both in emergency situations and new normal conditions, provided there is adequate
support for infrastructure and training.
