Beyond the Classroom: College Students’ Experiences on Blended Learning as a Foundation for Enhancing Flexible Learning in Higher Education

This study examines the extent of students’ perceived experiences on blended learning modality in an institution of higher education in the remote area of Mindanao, Philippines. It utilized a descriptive-survey research method, employing a validated researchers-made questionnaire to gather the necessary data. The 600 respondents representing 30% of the total population were obtained using random sampling technique. The weighted mean and Kruskal Wallis H-Test were the numerical measures used for the data analysis.The study revealed that the extent of students’ positive experiences was described as “Often Experienced” in terms of flexibility of time and place, resource materials, and availability of support. On the other hand, the extent of students’ negative experiences was described as “Often Experienced” in terms of low internet connection, lack of gadgets available, financial problems, and difficulty of doing multi-tasks. When respondents were grouped by college, there existed a highly significant difference on the extent of positive and negative experiences of the students in the blended learning modality.The post hoc test using Dunnett T3 test revealed that CBA students on the positive experience of the blended learning caused existence of the difference among the colleges under study. On the other hand, CAF students caused the existence of difference on the negative experience on blended learning activity.