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right solution and can be tailored to the needs of learners. As Smaldino told the
learners.

In learning activities, Blended Learning has the potential to create
experiences for learners. Because Blended Learning helps represent a clear
advantage to create a safe learning experience. From experience gained, the learner

can provide knowledge, skills, and competencies for the learner himself.
Regardless of distance and time, Blended Learning can be one way to determine

expected goals.
The term Blended learning, according to MacDonald 2008 is usually
associated with including online media in learning, while at the same time, it can

also be done face-to-face learning in a conventional way. This method is done to
support the learner's understanding of the learning objectives, for example, by

combining technology as a learning medium and as a learning resource. As a
learning medium, it will carry out synchronous learning, such as using text and
audio in the learning process. And as a learning resource by doing asynchronous

learning such as e-mail, discussion forums, and web learning. Then Bersin
explained that Blended Learning is a combination of various learning media to
create an optimal learning program. Such as technology, activities, and multiple

types of events.
So it can be concluded that blending means face-to-face learning supported
by electronic formats. Then Blended Learning can be applied to achieve the desired

goal. Blended Learning can also be interpreted as a learning process that utilizes a
variety of approaches, media, methods, and techniques. In simple terms, it can be

said that Blended Learning is learning that combines and mixes, whether it is face-
to-face, self-study, and online self-study, or integrating methods and media to
achieve learning goals.

1. Characteristics of Blended learning
The characteristics of Blended Learning are:

a. Learning that combines different ways of delivery, teaching models,
learning styles, and a variety of diverse technology-based media