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In spite of its ubiquity, the role of technology   in education has been challenged and characterized by skepticism; however, the present critical situation in the world (Covid 19) reaffirmed its paramount importance in several aspects of the present life especially in educational arenas. Utilizing a focused essay technique, this study aimed to explore the college students’ attitude toward the four-month internet-based courses offered by their university instead of on-site courses due to the Corona pandemic. The participants of the study were MA (N=7) and undergraduate (N= 21) ELT (English Language Teaching) male and female students within the age range of 19-32. Two themes a) advantages and b) disadvantages of internet-based synchronous and asynchronous courses emerged as a result of content analysis. The findings may provide courseware designers, faculty in higher education and administrators with insights to pinpoint the barriers and enhance the efficiency of these forums to promote learning in the changing world.