Based on the description above it can be concluded that use blended learning strategies must attention about fundamental
online learning, convergence, digital and learning matters.
B. Relevant Researches
1. The research entitled “Strategi Blended Learning Untuk
Peningkatan Kemandirian Belajar Dan Kemampuan Critical Thinking
Mahasiswa Di Era Digital” by Annisa Ratna Sari, M.S.Ed 2013. Based on the research result, the implementation
of Blended Learning is able to improve Self Directed Learning and Students‟ Critical Thinking Ability of international class of
accounting education department at Economics Faculty Yogyakarta State University academic year of 20102011. It is
proven by the improvements of international class‟s average score of Accounting Self Directed Learning from 14,3 on the first
cycle and reaches to 83,7 on the implementation of the third cycle.
The similarities of the research is that both of research implement the Blended Learning and attempt to investigates its
impact to the learning process trough aspects of learning and to investigates self directed learning while the differences is that the
research done by Annisa Ratna Sari, M.S. Ed is not only investigates self directed learning but also investigate students‟
critical thingking ability in era digital and difference found in time, place and subject of study.
C. Research Framework
The problems that arise in the learning process is the use of
monotonous learning strategies. Students‟ self directed learning can be known from their self management, desire for learning and
characteristics of self control. Thus, teacher need to use learning strategies that can support students‟ self directed learning. Based on the
observation of students‟ self directed learning on class X AK 1 at SMK N 7 Yogyakarta is low.
There is an inevitable greater reliance on digital technology for providing the necessary resources to foster this growing independence of
effective learners in the current digital age. Self directed learning within a blended learning context requires both the technical ability to access
material online, which many students arrive at university having already acquired and also the important skill of developing their own personal
strategies for discerning and choosing the most appropriate materials for their own study goals.
The process of education is important in national education. Success in achieving educational goals one of them by using appropriate effective
learning strategy. The use of appropriate learning strategies into a carrying capacity in terms of the learning process.
The Use of Blended Learning is an effective learning strategy for improving students‟ self directed learning. This strategy involves face to
face learning and e-learning. In this strategy the teacher may use technology such as computers media and network for implementing the
learning. The point in all is that within the blended learning environment they were developing their autonomy and self efficacy by choosing to use
technology in various ways to facilitate their growing independence as learners. Jefferies 2010: 218. Thus the learning strategy can improve
students‟ self directed learning. In accordance with the definition of self directed learning, the students should be able to setting learning goals,
activities and outcome evaluation. Based on these explanations, the
research framework can be described as follows:
Students’ self directed learning are still low
Students’ self directed learning increased
Figure 1. Research Framework Before the implementation of
Blended Learning
Implementation of Blended Learning
After the implementation of Blended Learning
D. Research Hypothesis
