In its traditional definition, hybrid, or blended, learning combines\u00a0in-person\u00a0and online learning activities.\u00a0As a category, hybrid learning includes a\u00a0few distinct models and a\u00a0wide variety of\u00a0student participation modes\u00a0and teaching and learning methods, all supported\u00a0or mediated\u00a0by different technologies. In\u00a0the university setting, especially during this ongoing pandemic,\u00a0hybrid learning offers students and instructors the best\u00a0aspects\u00a0of both\u00a0core\u00a0learning modalities\u2014in-person and online\u2014when planned with care and intention.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When weighing hybrid learning options, it\u2019s helpful to start by conceptualizing the different ways students might participate in classroom activities. These different participation modes might be driven by the increased need for student flexibility, both in schedule and in geographical location, by the potential need for physical distance between students in classrooms, and by the affordances and benefits of each mode itself. The tables below outline several of these participation modes and describe the rationale for using them, as well as the challenges that can arise. To read more about some of the activities and strategies that are possible in each mode, see the Designing Hybrid Experiences: Example Learning Activities and Tools<\/a> page. <\/p>\n