Examining Student Standpoint: Blended Learning as a Beneficial Teaching Approach

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the benefits of blended learning as a method and its contribution to teaching. It was discovered that blended learning isn’t just an ordinary teaching method but its usage reduces cost. Current Malaysian working environment and its employers demand certain skills and therefore Malaysian graduates are encouraged to be IT savvy and technology wise. Blended learning will help equip students with e-learning knowledge but it doesn’t take away their face to face interactions with their lecturers in class. Blended learning combines both the virtual and real class experience for students. This paper seeks to discover the benefits of blended learning from a student viewpoint by using focus groups. The outcome suggest that the student’s view blended learning as an effective approach for cost efficiency, to manage their study time, accessibility, promotes efficiency and also encourages e-learning.