Vivit Rosmayanti
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted English Language Teaching (ELT) programs to adopt hybrid and remote learning models. This chapter discusses the challenges and opportunities of these models, including technology availability, material selection, and professional development. It also discusses innovations in ELT, such as Learning Management Systems, video-conferencing, and AI, and their impact on teacher preparation. The chapter also discusses the preparation of teacher candidates for hybrid and remote teaching, focusing on developing digital literacy and evaluating readiness. It concludes that hybrid and remote models are essential for a contemporary, adaptable, and holistic teacher education system. Copyright © 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global Scientific Publishing is prohibited. Use of this chapter to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited. The publisher reserves all rights to license its use for generative AI training and machine learning model development.
Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
