Evaluation of Students^ Learning Engagement in the Implementation of Blended Learning
Niko Sudibjo (1*), HG Retno Harsanti (2)

1 Universitas Pelita Harapan
2 Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia

Abstract

The rapid development of technology encourages the integration of technology in education, one of which is online learning. However, online learning, especially synchronous learning has a weakness which is the lack of interaction and students^ learning engagement. Therefore, the blended learning scheme is believed to be a bridge in obtaining maximum benefits from using technology in education without losing learning engagement. This study aims to evaluate students^ engagement in blended learning implementation. The research subjects were 71 postgraduate students at XYZ University, Jakarta. The research data were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that face-to-face onsite learning builds student engagement better than synchronous online learning. In addition, asynchronous online learning with LMS Moodle, which provides several activities such as watching videos, doing quizzes, and discussing in forums, also succeeded in building high student learning engagement.

Keywords: learning engagement, blended learning, technology, synchronous, asynchronous

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