Welcome to another month with The T&L Tea!

In this month’s blog post, we’re going to discuss the differences between two of our partially online-based course offerings: Hybrid and Blended.

Here at Central Piedmont, we offer a variety of ways that students can further their education on a schedule that works for them. One of the most convenient ways that students can learn is through the use of online learning. We offer three types: Online, Blended, and Hybrid. Online means it is 100% online.  In addition, you may also see the terms blended and hybrid used interchangeably, and while there are similarities, there are some differences between them.

Our hybrid learning courses have between 51 and 99% percent of their content online on Brightspace, which can give students a chance to complete coursework at their own pace, while giving opportunities for students to still attend class face-to -face.  This class structure can be appealing to students with busy schedules and circumstances that might limit their ability to regularly attend traditional classes, but still want some sort of regular interaction with their classmates and instructors to support their learning.

Our blended learning courses have between 1 and 50% percent of their content online on Brightspace. Blended learning courses have students mostly attending class regularly in-person, while supplementing the instruction with online learning activities. This might look like students participating in online discussions or completing other online activities that are directly related to the topics being covered in-class. This structure can help reinforce concepts,  and provide a more comprehensive learning experience by giving students space and time to review and explore the content more outside of class.

Play the video below to learn more about how hybrid and blended learning compare.

Related Trainings

To continue learning about this topic and how to build engaging activities in hybrid and blended learning environments, the Parr CTLE offers a self-paced training course:

• • Piecing Together Digital Learning Environments (1 hour PD credit)

Visit our Course Catalog to complete the course and explore some of the other training sessions that we offer.  If you’d like some assistance, feel free to reach out to the CTLE at ctle@cpcc.edu.