IMPLEMENTASI METODE BLENDED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR DI SEKOLAH

Abstract

This study aims to describe Blended Learning to increase students' interest in learning. Blended Learning is an application created to overcome the limitations between educators and students, especially in terms of space and time. Interest in learning is a psychological aspect of a person that manifests itself in several symptoms, such as; passion, desire, and feelings of liking to carry  out  the  behavior  change  process  through  variousactivities  which  include  seeking  knowledge  and  experience.  This research uses descriptive qualitative with a case study, namely describing or describing the object of research based on the facts that appear or as they are.The results showed that learning can be done online using Blended Learning so it is necessary to give full attention to learning  and this attention because students feel happy and challenged to participate in learning  activities  both  in  class  and  in  the  classroom.  Student  interest  in  learning  is  influenced  by  internal  factors  and external factors. Students who have good physical and mental self-abilities and supportive environmental conditions can foster good  student  interest  in  learning.  Blended  learning  is  very  helpful  in  learning  during  a  pandemic  like  today  so  that  it  can foster children's interest in learning and children are more motivated to learn.