Hybrid Learning

What Is Hybrid Learning?

"Hybrid learning is an educational model where some students attend class in-person, while others join the class virtually from home. Educators teach remote and in-person students at the same time using tools like video conferencing hardware and software.

In some cases, hybrid classes include asynchronous learning elements, like online exercises and pre-recorded video instruction, to support face-to-face classroom sessions. When planned well, hybrid courses combine the best aspects of in-person and online learning while making education more attainable for many students.

For hybrid learning to be successful, the elements of your hybrid course need to be tailored to the learning format, whether it be in-person or online".

(OwlLab)

"This isn’t about becoming an online school. It’s about using the online environment as the primary point of connection and communication about the programmes of learning that your learners are to engage in. In effect, it’s about establishing a single point of information about learning goals, content and activities for all learners, teachers and those who support learners.

The goal being to enable a seamless transition between settings for students and teachers as they take the action required of them in terms of self-isolation and/or recovery from the virus”

(Wenmoth, 2022, p8)

Content, Clarity , Connection

Two educational experts share tips on structuring the three pillars of Hybrid learning. Organising and making content accessible, delivering clarity and establishing connections both with students and whanau.