Hybrid Teaching
The world has changed after the COVID-19 pandemic. Many things aren’t the same. We have adapted to these changes without even noticing some of them. Most industries had to change their traditional models to survive the pandemic. The teaching industry is the one that had to adapt to overcome the challenges of this difficult time.
This change brought and popularized several teaching models most institutions weren’t willing to adopt before the pandemic. This time we will talk about hybrid teaching. You can learn what it is and how it can be beneficial to you in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.
Hybrid teaching or hybrid learning is an educational model where students participate both in-person and online. Tutors work with both groups of participants at the same time. This model requires instructors to apply both traditional teaching techniques and apply various solutions for distance learning. While this model may seem simple, it brings several benefits:
Flexibility
Traditional learning requires students to be present if they want to participate. Going to classes is usually a significant time investment as it generally means you have to commute, eat out, and arrange your life around this activity. It means your 2-hour class takes 3 or more hours of your day in most cases. While this might not be a problem for some people, others with busier schedules can’t pull it off and often delay or abandon additional education.
This is where hybrid learning becomes extremely useful. Some participants can participate online and still be involved in all aspects of the classroom environment. We’ve adopted modern communication solutions to the point where we can easily focus on people present through video links or similar communication technologies. We’re aware of their presence. It doesn’t present a challenge in most cases. That’s what makes hybrid teaching useful. You can choose whether you want to be physically present in class or not and still get all the benefits of being there. Being sick, injured, or on the side of the world won’t affect your ability to participate.
Bigger market and better programs available
If you can participate online, you can participate from any part of the world. In-class programs were traditionally exclusive. You had to be present in the classroom to learn. There was no way to get the information outside of the classroom. The introduction and popularization of the internet, as well as modern affordable video recorders, changed this slightly. Some video recordings of lectures were available online before the 2020 pandemic. However, these recordings never offered a real in-class experience because they weren’t designed for distance learning.
Hybrid teaching meets the needs of both online and offline students at the same time. Hybrid lectures are designed to keep both groups of participants involved and up to date. That’s why hybrid teaching satisfies the needs of almost all potential learners around the world. Pick any program you want from anywhere in the world and take part as if you were present in the classroom. Hybrid teaching gives you the best of both worlds!
Information availability
As previously mentioned, traditional lectures are usually in-class only. Once the lesson is over, students need to rely on their memory, notes, and textbooks to review and learn. Hybrid teaching deals with this issue because most lectures get recorded. Institutions usually provide electronic announcements before and after the lecture. If you can’t remember the content of the class, you can always check the recording, announcements, or other materials given to you. Parents will find this to be convenient as well because they can easily track and check their child’s progress.
We also want to provide you with four helpful tips to help you choose the best hybrid program for yourself:
- Choose a program with accessible materials. Having materials on hand saves time and makes learning easier.
- Programs focusing on creating a community are a better investment. Studying in a group helps you expand your social network. You could acquire most skills by yourself, but meeting like-minded individuals and creating a social network is something that programs are useful for. Choose one that offers this benefit!
- Support features such as revision materials and additional materials are an essential part of a good learning program.
- Familiarize yourself with the tools and instructional technologies necessary for attending the program. Most software solutions used are intuitive and won’t take much of your time to learn, but you need to know how to use them to ensure you can participate in the class and focus on class materials.
Hybrid teaching is here to stay. It has proven to be a model that works better for everyone. Students can get the information they want in a way they find convenient and educational institutions can get more students. That means more profit can be generated and more money and time can be invested in developing new teaching and learning techniques. Hybrid teaching is simply a win-win solution! If you like the idea of hybrid teaching, you can check out our courses and find one that suits your needs.
