Blended Learning
Blended Learning: A Contemporary Approach to Education Blended learning, also known as hybrid learning, is an educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face classroom instruction with online and digital media components. This model provides a seamless integration of in-person teaching methods—such as seminars, workshops, or lectures—with the flexibility and accessibility of digital resources. The core advantage of blended learning lies in its ability to leverage both modalities: the human interaction and immediate feedback of physical spaces, and the customizable, self-paced opportunities afforded by technology. Blended learning models can range from simple supplementation (using online quizzes to reinforce in-class lessons) to fully restructured courses where in-person and online components are interdependent and essential to learning outcomes. From a pedagogical standpoint, blended learning is grounded in constructivist theory, which emphasizes active participation and learner autonomy. By allowing students to engage with course materials online before or after classroom sessions (a method known as “flipped classroom”), instructors can dedicate in-person time […]
