Photovoice study on EFL students’ blended learning experience

Authors

  • Efrilia Siska Damayanti Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia
  • Iyay Robia Khaerudin Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia
  • Misdi Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia

Keywords:

Self Regulated Learning, Listening Skills, YouTube Autonomous Learning, Independent Learning

Abstract

The education area is always changing to keep up with the fast-paced world, such as the phenomenon of Industry 4.0, which has ushered in massive changes in the world of education. Because of this trend, more and more colleges are promoting digital learning cultures that are new and different, such as blended learning. Blended learning is an alternative form of learning model that combines the conventional learning model (face-to-face learning) with the e- learning learning model. This study examined how students felt about their blended learning experiences during COVID-19 pandemic. Five EFL students at the University of Swadaya Gunung Jati, Cirebon, participated in photovoice and interview sessions. Thematic analysis identified three themes, which are the benefits and challenges of blended learning, online and offline learning, and the future of blended learning. The use of photovoice was successful in capturing details of blended learning implementation on EFL students. The result of this study represents blended learning has many benefits for students. Two benefits, in particular, are its versatility and accessibility. The majority of students think that online education will significantly help them learn and improve their academic performance. 

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2025-10-26

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Damayanti, E. S., Khaerudin, I. R., & Misdi. (2025). Photovoice study on EFL students’ blended learning experience. Research and Innovation in Language Learning, 5(3), 1–15. Retrieved from https://jurnal.ugj.ac.id/index.php/RILL/article/view/11068

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2022)

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