Hybrid Teaching: The Biathlon of Ed Tech

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Hybrid Teaching: The Biathlon of Ed Tech

Last summer, Karen shared her tips on how to make the most of hybrid meetings. But top of her list was to make sure you actually need to do it that way. Synchronous meetings where some people are in a conference room and some people are online at the same time are difficult to host well. The same is true when you’re teaching. 

There are few things more difficult than giving learners with you in person and those watching online a great experience at the same time.
It’s true that we’re living in a hybrid world. Our colleagues and our audiences expect options and flexibility now more than ever. But it’s not true that hybrid only means one thing. Hybrid literally means a thing made by combining two different elements. Hybrids are a mixture. That’s it. It doesn’t need to be at the same time. It doesn’t need to be for the same people. It doesn’t need to be the same content. I mean, would you ski and shoot at the exact same time?

Hybrid. hybrid. HYBRID.

You keep using that word. I do not think it ONLY means what you think it means.

Hybrid programing can mean:

  • Offering similar content in person and online at different times for different people.
  • Offering different content in various formats (webinars, in-person, online courses, podcasts, etc.) to the same audience from which they can pick and choose.
  • Offering an online component and an in-person component on different days for the same people/course.
  • Many other things!

How are you thinking about hybridizing your program for the needs of your audiences and content in the coming year(s)? We’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below!

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