Impact of Implementing Blended Learning on Students' Interest and Motivation

Abstract

The advent of technology has brought changes to the Malaysian education system. One of the aspects which draws many attention is the integration of technology in Teaching and Learn ing. This includes the implementation of b lended learn ing, which is given emphasis in the Malaysian Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2015-2025. Blended learn ing is a combination of face-to-face learning and e-learn ing. As such, this research aims to investigate the impacts of imp lementing blended learning on students' interest and motivation. A total of 87 students underwent a blended-learning class for ten weeks. At the end of the class, they were asked to answer a survey on their interest and motivation in relation to the attended class. They were also requested to write a reflection in the last class where five students were later interviewed fo r further clarification. Findings show that students have higher level of interest and motivation when participating in a blended learn ing classes. Hence, the implementation of blended learn ing has its advantages and ought to be further enhanced for its ability to draw students' interest and motivation in their learning.

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