According to Ward and LaBranche 2003: 3, blended learning refers to learning events that combine aspects of online
and face to face instruction. Blended learning is a powerful strategy that expands and enhances the learning experience-and offers the
opportunity to re-define how associations approach meetings and education.
Based on the description above it can be concluded that the reason for choosing learning strategies is blended learning blended
learning combines online learning with face-to-face learning. Online learning will make learning more effective.
d. The Advantages of Blended Learning Model
The following are the advantages possessed by learning Blended learning according to Husamah 2013:231:
1 Occurence of independent and conventional learning which both of
them have its own strength which can complement each other. 2
More effective and efficient learning. 3
Improving the accessibility. With Blended learning, students learn easier to access the learning materials.
4 Enabling learners to learn the subject matter independently by
making use of the online materials. 5
Students’ discussions with teachers or other learners outside of formal teaching learning process.
6 Learning Activities undertaken by learners outside of face-to-face
can be managed and controlled by teachers. 7
Enrichment materials provided by teachers via the internet. 8
Teachers’ instruction for students to read or working on tests conducted prior to the lesson.
9 The ease of organizing quizzes, giving feedbacks, and making use
of test results effectively for teachers. 10
Teachers can organize quizzes, give back, and make use of the test results sacara efektif.
11 Learners can share files or data with other learners.
12 Expanding the range of learningtraining.
13 Ease of implementation.
14 Cost efficiency.
15 Optimal results.
16 Adjusting the various learning needs.
17 Increasing the attractiveness of learning.
e. The Weaknesses of Blended Learning Model
The following are the deficiencies of Blended learning teaching model according to Husamah 2013:36-37:
1 Media required is very diverse. Thus, there are some difficulties in
applying it when the infrastructure does not support. 2
Not every student has the same access in Blended Learning facilities, such as computer and internet access. Whereas, Blended
learning needs adequate internet access and when the network is less adequate, it will make students have difficulties to follow the
independent learning via online. 3
Learning resources teachers, learners, an elderly person is lacking the knowledge of technology use in teaching learning process.
f. Blended Learning Models
According to Clayton Christensen Institute’s Journal 2012, the
majority of blended-learning programs resemble one of four models: Rotation, Flex, A La Carte, and Enriched Virtual. The Rotation model
includes four sub-models: Station Rotation, Lab Rotation, Flipped Classroom, and Individual Rotation. Here are the definitions of these
models and sub-models: 1
Rotation model—a program in which within a given course or subject e.g., math, students rotate between learning modalities, at
least one of which is online learning. Other modalities might include activities such as small-group or full-class instruction,
group projects, individual tutoring, and pencil-and-paper assignments.
a Station Rotation also referred to as Classroom Rotation or In-
Class Rotation —a Rotation-model implementation in which
within a given course or subject e.g., math, students rotate on a fixed schedule or at the teacher’s discretion among classroom-
based learning modalities. The rotation includes at least one
