BLENDED LEARNING

Definition of Blended Learning
Blended learning is a term derived from the English language, which consists of two syllables, and blended learning. Blended a mix, a good combination. While learning is learning.
Meanwhile, according to Harding, Kaczynski and Wood, 2005, Blended learning is a learning approach that integrates traditional face-to-face learning and distance learning using online learning resources and a variety of communication options that can be used by teachers and students Implementation of this approach allows the use of online learning resources, primarily web-based, with a face-to-face without leaving activities. With the implementation of blended learning, the learning is more meaningful because of the diversity of learning resources that may be obtained.
So blended learning can be defined as a learning process that utilizes a variety of approaches. The approach taken can utilize a variety of media and technology. In simple terms it can be said that blended learning is learning that combines face-to-face (conventional learning, where the learners and learners interact with each other directly, each of which can exchange information about the ingredients teach), self-learning (learning with a variety of modules that been provided) as well as self-learning online.
Implementation of blended learning does not just happen. But, there must be consideration of the characteristics of the learning objectives we want to achieve, relevant learning activities as well as pick and choose which ones are relevant to the activities of conventional and activities are relevant to online learning

Characteristics of Blended Learning
The characteristics of blended learning, namely:
• Learning that incorporates a variety of means of delivery, models of teaching, learning styles, as well as a variety of diverse technology-based media.
• As a combination of direct instruction (face to face), self-learning and self-learning via online.
• Learning is supported by an effective combination of the delivery, teaching and learning styles.
• Teachers and parents study participants had an equally important role, the teacher as a facilitator, and parents as advocates.

When necessary Blended Learning
Blended Learning is required at the time of long-distance teaching methods are not so necessary. Blended learning teaching process is needed on the learners need additional lessons.
Blended learning is needed at the time:
• Teaching and learning process not only face to face, but it adds to the learning time by utilizing virtual world technology.
• Simplify and speed up the non-stop communication between teachers and students.
• Students and teachers can be positioned as a learning party.
• Helps accelerate the process of teaching.
The development of rapid information technology today, particularly the development of Internet technology has contributed to the development of the concept of distance learning. Technological characteristics of the Internet that is always accessible anytime, anywhere, multiuser and offers all the conveniences has made the internet a medium that is appropriate for further development of distance education. It's why for now learning in blended learning systems are still very well be applied in Indonesia can be controlled so that more traditional as well.

Blended Learning objectives
• Helping learners to develop better in the learning process, according to the learning styles and preferences in learning.
• Provide a realistic practical opportunities for teachers and learners to study independently, useful, and continues to grow.
• Increased scheduling flexibility for learners, by combining the best aspects of face-to-face and online instruction. Face-to-face class can be used to engage students in an interactive experience. While giving out the online classroom portion online learners while providing students with rich multimedia content knowledge at any time, and anywhere as long as learners have internet access,

Shortage of blended learning:
• Media are required very diverse, making it difficult to apply if the infrastructure does not support.
• Not prevalence of student-owned facilities, such as computer and internet access. Whereas in blended learning required adequate internet access, if inadequate tissue will make it difficult to follow the participants in their own learning via online.
• Lack of public knowledge of the use of technology
• Not prevalence of student-owned facilities, such as computer and internet access   

conclusion
Blended learning is a learning process that utilizes a variety of approaches. The approach taken can utilize a variety of media and technology. Learning takes place in the conventional (face to face), independent, and self via online.
Offline self study materials prepared in digital form, such as in the form of CD, MP3, DVD, etc.. While the online self study materials prepared in the form specified via the official website, as http://www.courses.web-bali.net developed by the department of Curriculum and Educational Technology State University of Jakarta.

3.2 Advice
• Should the learners to implement blended learning can ensure that all participants have adequate facilities and infrastructure, resulting in a self-directed learning via online not many obstacles due to the factor of facilities and infrastructures are inadequate.
• Should learners have prepared the best solution to overcome the problems that may arise.
• The division of the learning material should be allocated properly, taking into account the content of teaching materials, as well as learning objectives, which should be discussed face to face, or can be studied independently.
• learners should also be prepared to answer and face-organized and self-regulated learning early. In order for participants to be clear about the schedule.