This research aims to find out how teacher roles in implementing technology
advances for english learning. Apart from that, this research also aims to find out
what obstacles teacher in implementing technology advances for english learning.
This research method uses qualitative methods with descriptive. The research was
conducted at SMA Negeri 3 Banjarmasin. Data collection techniques using
observation, interviews and documentation. Participation in this research was English
teachers. The results of this research, 1.) understand the role of teachers with
advances in technology used for student learning. Teachers play the role of facilitator,
controller, motivator, example and assessor by using several technological advances
for learning such as YouTube, Instagram, Kahoot, Internet, LCD and Projector and
WhatsApp. 2.) Find out the obstacles experienced by teachers when using YouTube,
Instagram, Kahoot, Internet, LCD and Projectors and WhatsApp in the classroom.
Lack of time for making YouTube videos, students who do not have a quota to use
Instagram and WhatsApp, inadequate wifi facilities to access the internet, LCDs and
projectors cannot be used if the electricity goes out and the network is not smooth and
wifi is limited to using Kahoot.