BLENDED ONLINE LEARNING: COMBINING THE STRENGTHS OF SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE LEARNING IN EFL CONTEXT

The ubiquitous use of digital technology brings the inevitability online learning and its varying degree teacher-student interactions, both in synchronous asynchronous modes. This present study reviews strength weaknesses two modes to propose blended as combination that harvests strengths with opportunity cover each other's weaknesses. recent employed Aveyard's literature review model a method for gaining comprehensive understanding specific topic using data arguments from previous studies. Thirty-six articles published reputable international journals or accredited national 2015-2020 were used. revealed combines terms authentic activities, flexibility, access, interaction, development critical thinking, comprehension, mastery, student-centered nature learning. However, it still retains challenges network connection issues finding implies can be middle-ground facilitate benefits by minimizing students’ exposure