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century. Along with the outbreak of the Covid-19 attack, this method is
considered the safest and can be used as one of the secure learning

methods applied in Indonesia, considering the pandemic outbreak,
which does not know for sure when it will end.
In learning activities, Blended Learning can potentially create

learners' experiences. Because Blended Learning helps represent a
clear advantage to make that 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 achieve the expected goals.

The term blended learning, according to MacDonald 2008 is
usually associated with including online media in education. At the

same time, face-to-face learning can also be done conventionally. This
method is done to support the learner's understanding of the purpose of
learning, 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 usedusing text and audio in the learning
process. And as a learning resource by doing asynchronous learning

such as e-mail, discussion forums, and the learning web. Then Bersin
explained that Blended Learning combines 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 general, it can be said that Blended
Learning is learning that combines and mixes both face-to-face self-

study and online self-study or mixes methods and media to achieve
learning goals.