What is hybrid learning exactly? As a new term in education, it should come as no surprise that there is no clear definition. The term is thrown around a lot, however, so clearly it is significant to teachers and learners in an evolving field. But there are still so many unanswered questions.
Is hybrid learning blended learning? If yes, why use both terms? If no, how are they different? And how many competing definitions of hybrid learning are there? It’s still so new that even there is very little consensus even among experts.
After much research and deliberation, however, we have found a workable definition for hybrid learning and how it is distinct from blended learning. But first…
What Is Blended Learning?
Blended learning is any combination of traditional analog education with modern digital technologies. At its broadest, blended learning describes the introduction of computer labs, interactive whiteboards, and educational software to the learning process. Mostly, however, blended learning is used to refer to the more recent practice of including online self-study to supplement in-class lessons.
Though hybrid learning is often treated as a synonym for blended learning, this is not the case at all.
Who Benefits From Blended Learning?
Blended learning benefits both students and teachers. Because all students live in a technology-driven world, blended learning can be helpful to every student.
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