Exploring Attitudes towards the Use of Blended Learning in an English Language Teaching Program

The main focus of this study was to explore the possibility of integrating computer technology in a more efficient way within the educational systems of Iranian universities for MA students. This purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes towards the use of technology in English teaching classes. According to Graham (2013), blended learning is a complex of face-to-face learning and technology mediated learning. Elearning provides students information which make learning materials easily and accessible at any time. This study focused on different advantages and procedures of blended learning and the role of teachers and learners and some of the changes in teaching learning processes and changes in learning environment and teacher preparation. The participants of this study were 22 male and female students at the MA level at the Iran University of Science and Technology. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire for gathering data regarding different aspects about environments and instructional instruments of blended learning classes from MA students. The results of this research indicated that more than half of the students were satisfied with using this approach.