THE ROLE OF CRITICAL DIGITAL LITERACY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING: A SURVEY ON YOUNG LEARNERS

The covid-19 pandemic has brought influential disruptions to the education sector. EFL teachers ought find ways trigger their learners by utilizing ICT. Digital literacy tools which it possible for young improve understanding of every word, text, and meaning conveyed. There will be new risks threats that can only countered with adequate digital knowledge in all-digital situations. Young are indicated as Gen-Z, might natives. Thus, this study aims survey teacher at level learners, focusing on critical skills a rural school. To obtain data, authors used questionnaires some interviews. assess learners’ view, tracked 31 using questionnaires. While interview is teacher’ view. Evidences show role considered an effective ability acquired learning English, increase motivation because English technology easier more enjoyable.