FROM CHALKBOARD TO CLOUD: WHY BLENDED LEARNING IS THE FUTURE OF ENGLISH ORAL COMMUNICATION FOR MANAGEMENT STUDENTS

Higher education institutions now teach communication skills through digital technology advancements which have transformed their teaching methods. The article From Chalkboard to Cloud: Why Blended Learning Is the Future of English Oral Communication for Management Students examines how combining classroom teaching with digital platforms creates better oral communication abilities for students. The research combines modern language learning theories with technology-based education methods and communicative teaching approaches to demonstrate that blended learning creates the best conditions for students to learn through face-to-face interactions and digital flexibility. The research demonstrates that management students who need excellent oral communication abilities for their leadership roles and cross-cultural work benefit from learning environments that unite classroom discussions with online simulations and speech recognition technology. Research conducted in Uzbekistan and worldwide shows that students who use blended learning methods develop better autonomy and speaking skills and build more confidence than students who learn through traditional methods. The article establishes that moving education from traditional chalkboards to cloud-based learning represents a fundamental teaching approach required for developing management graduates who excel in global communication.