Good English language proficiency is given attention by the Malaysian government in line with the global challenge where the use of ICT is emphasized. Through the introduction of the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013-2025, the government is keen on ensuring every child is proficient in English. With the on-going battle against COVID-19 pandemic, online learning has become inevitable. However, students get demotivated when it comes to remote classes, especially in English lessons. As such, this research investigated students’ perceptions of the use of Pear Deck during the pandemic. This action research used a pre and post-test and employed a semi-structured interview where 20 Form Three students of average proficiency in an urban area school in Penang were purposely selected which provided needed data that was then analysed accordingly using SPSS for quantitative data and a thematic analysis in analysing qualitative data. Based on the discussion of data, it is revealed that active learning pedagogy practices are important factors in improving students’ success and they have a good perception towards the use of Pear Deck in reading activities during the pandemic. It is hoped that this study can encourage teachers in trying out Pear Deck in their ESL classroom for more engaging activities for the students.
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