Perception of Iraqi EFL students on the use of online videos for english language learning

The main aim of this study is to show Iraqi EFL students' attitudes towards using Online videos as supplemental materials in the classroom. In addition, it is conducted to show the Iraqi EFL students' perception towards the use of Online videos in terms of ease of use and usefulness of language learning. In this qualitative research, 28 Iraqi students from the third year of studying English at the College of Art at the University of Thi-Qar were selected. The study was conducted when the students attended the six sessions when online
videos were used at the 2018-2019 academic year. Data was collected through three techniques: observation, students' journals and a written form of the interview. The researcher's main focus was on the learners' reflections of their experience while using online videos. Thematic analysis was used to examine the themes that appeared in the students' reflections. The results of this study showed that Iraqi students have a positive perception towards the use of online videos in English learning. In addition, they consider Online videos are
acceptable in terms of ease of use and usefulness of language learning. However, there were challenges that students might encounter through using online videos would be like technical problems and attention distraction.