Hybrid Learning Environments

Abstract

Hybrid learning environments are those in which two modes of learning converge: “face-to-face” learning, which has prevailed for centuries, and “distributed” learning, which has been gaining strength as of late, especially with the progress achieved in technology. Some conceptual elements that will help to understand them are presented in this paper and, particularly, the possible changes that both teachers and students may experience by going from the classroom mode to the virtual mode are explained. We also present a set of features associated with hybrid learning environments. These features are part of the results of an investigation performed by the author.