Full Time Flexibility
Mention the word hybrid, and the first thing that's liable to come to most people's minds is a vehicle that runs on a combination of gas and electricity.
Hybrid instruction, or hybrid courses, refer to courses that blend both traditional classroom instruction and online learning activities.
Hybrid Courses. Full Learning
In order to make their courses "Internet-ready," many instructors adjust their class content, particularly their lecture materials...
Rather than having students sit in a lecture hall taking notes, instructors can teach through more “active-learning” assignments
- Case studies
- Self-tests
- Tutorials
- Online group projects
Benefits of Hybrid Instruction
While there are some detractors who are against the "hybridization" of learning, there are, in fact, several advantages of hybrid instruction...
- Standard benefits of online learning- less money for parking, less commuting, less time restrictions
- Improve writing and computer skills
- Encourage self-directed learning, time management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Learning More, More Effectively
While it's still fairly new, many instructors report good success... Because students are required to work on their own, this kind of “active learning” results in better test performance (or subject knowledge).
In addition, students are more likely to participate because there is not only ample opportunity to prepare a response, but also because they are not physically speaking in front of a group, and yet are familiar with their peers.