Perceptions of University Students Toward Blended Learning During COVID-19

Abstract

This study investigates Jordanian students' perceptions of Blended Learning during COVID-19 era. An online survey was distributed to 300 students via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and emails to students experiencing both pre- and post-era COVID-19. The study revealed that Jordanian students showed a high level of agreement toward blended learning as a medium to cope with abrupt crises, such as COVID-19. The study also showed that blended learning help enhance academic performance, class flexibility, and time, improves critical thinking and problem-solving skills, motivates students, and increases engagement. On the other hand, the study indicated that the limitations of blended learning are the incompatibility with all subjects, lack of interaction between students and their teachers, inability to receive feedback, the inefficiency of technological means, the lack of training, and negative attitude of society toward blended learning. The findings may help with organizational and governmental decision-making and developing educational materials during social restraint. The design and implementation of face-to-face and online components for more applied, science-based courses may benefit more from these findings.