Blended Learning in Science Instruction: Advantages and Students Usage Habits

Face to face in-class learning and distance learning have their own unique advantages and disadvantages. Blended learning is based on the use of advantageous aspects of both learning environments. This research aims to determine the advantages and student habits of blended learning in science instruction.. Students enrolled in the third grade and enrolled in the Science Education course is the research sample. The study was carried out with students studying in preschool teacher education at the university level. 33 students who participated in the blended learning application within the scope of Science Education course participated in the prepared questionnaire. The questionnaire used as a data collection tool consists of two main parts. The first part aims to determine the advantages of blended learning (attendance, motivation, learning, preparation for exams)) and the second part aims to determine student habits in distance education practices (4 items). As a result of the descriptive statistical analysis, it was found that the blended learning has medium and above advantages for students. It was also found that students spend an average of 60 minutes per day working on the internet.