University Students’ Perception on Blended Learning

Abstract

A mixed strategy that minimizes drawbacks, both in-person and virtual learning settings, and combines their benefits is known as blended learning. A portion of the course is completed in a classroom setting under the guidance of an instructor in blended learning, and the remaining portion can be undertaken by the student independently, at their convenience and location, using electronic, online, or alternative methods like learning management systems. This research aims to investigate students' experiences with blended learning in higher education across the university. A causal-comparative research design was used to find out the university student's perception on blended learning. All the university students of district Lahore were taken as the population of the current research. A sample of 200 university students was selected using a convenient sampling technique. A standardized questionnaire was used for this research. Data was obtained through the distribution of a questionnaire among the respondents. Descriptive (mean, frequency) and inferential (t-test) statistical analysis techniques were used to analyze the data. The research findings indicate a statistically significant difference in students' perceptions of blended learning between public and private sector universities. This study suggested that universities must try to improve the quality of internet service because technological infrastructure is crucial for fostering positive blended learning experiences among university students.

Keywords: Blended learning, university students, students experience