Hybrid Classes

Hybrid Classes

The approach, typically called blended or hybrid learning, generally refers to an educational program delivered partly online and partly on campus. The purpose of a hybrid course is to take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online learning. In-person meeting dates, times, locations, and other relevant factors vary from course to course and are made available to students prior to registration. Determining whether a hybrid course is a good fit is important. If students feel they need some face-to-face interaction with their instructors and classmates but do not have the desire to attend a traditional seated classroom, a hybrid course could be a great option. Other reasons students may choose hybrid courses include that hybrids offer the 'best of both worlds,' often satisfying the needs of people with other obligations, transportation challenges, or who just have a curiosity about online courses - all without the commitment of going fully online.

Advantages:

1) Support "Green" moment

As Hybrid classes is composed of both online and in class interaction there is less use of paper as we send and receive assignments, syllabus and resources online. This will decrease use of paper and save the "Go green" moment.

2) Providing rapid feedback   

Assignments, quizzes, and exam scores can be posted via the course grade book. Students no longer need to wait for their next class to view grades – they simply run a grade report to view their up-to-date status.

3)  Time management

Most of the people want to study and learn but due to hectic daily life schedule of works and responsibility not all of the people are able to learn. However, Hybrid class gives you a better options for time management. This way students can give their own free time to study and having an in-person interaction gives student opportunities to understand course materials better and efficiently.

Disadvantage:

1) Access to the computer and Internet

Students with least access to computers and internet will be in direct disadvantage by the hybrid classes as they won't be able to access the course materials and study online.

2) The plagiarism and credibility problem

Naturally, once your class is officially Internet-friendly, it’s hard to withstand the temptation of looking up things on the web or getting instant tips from fellow students. This may affect fair assessment and quality of course work. Besides, the teacher needs to make learners aware of the perils of unverified online resources, such as bias, distortion and misrepresentation of facts.