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A. Introduction
This chapter will explain the development of Blended Learning or hybrid

learning media. The main topics that will be discussed are the characteristics of
blended learning, the purpose of blended learning, the application of blended /
hybrid learning, Blended Learning procedures in education, and tutorial concepts.

In today's all-digital era, understanding the development of blended/hybrid learning
media is essential.

B. Learning Objectives
After attending this lecture, students are expected to be able to explain what
are the characteristics of blended learning, the purpose of blended learning, how to

apply blended / hybrid learning, how the Blended Learning procedure is learning,
and how the concept of tutorials from the development of blended media/hybrid

learning. Content development in interactive media-based learning media is based
on the values of moderation, such as tolerance, anti-violence, deliberation,
citizenship/love for the homeland, and pioneering.

C. Materials
Blended Learning is an English term, consisting of two syllables, blended
and learning. Blended is a blend of good communication. While learning is

learning.Blended instruction, sometimes called hybrid instruction, is mixing and
matching various instructional settings to meet your student's learning needs”.
According to Harding, Kaczynski, and Wood, 2005, Blended Learning is a

learning approach that integrates traditional face-to-face learning and distance
learning that uses online learning resources and a variety of communication options

that can be used by teachers and learners. Implementing this learning allows online
learning resources, especially web-based ones, without leaving face-to-face
activities. With the implementation of blended learning, learning takes place more

meaningfully because of the diversity of learning resources that may be obtained.
According to Thorne 2003, Blended Learning is a blend of multimedia

technology, CD ROM video streaming, virtual classes, voice mail, e-mail and
teleconference, online text animation, and video streaming. In blended learning, all
of them are combined in learning activities. Therefore, Blended Learning is the