hybrid learning

American  

[hahy-brid lur-ning] / ˈhaɪ brɪd ˈlɜr nɪŋ /

noun

1. education in which the face-to-face classroom experience is combined with or replaced by an online experience that includes synchronous and asynchronous interactions with peers and instructors, and lessons and assessments that can be completed digitally or in person.

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Etymology

Origin of hybrid learning

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

The courses will also allow students to opt for hybrid learning between the Mumbai and York campuses, a model followed by other British universities as well.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

School officials told NBC Bay Area news that in-person classes had been canceled and would resume Feb. 9, with hybrid learning in place until Feb. 20.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

The distance learning and hybrid learning models used during the pandemic cannot be blamed for what was already happening before they were adopted.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2023

Many schools in Ukraine lack the capacity to provide a safe space for all students, leading them to implement a hybrid learning model.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

While two-thirds of students globally want to keep the option of taking some online courses as the pandemic recedes, the report said North American students were “significantly less likely” than others to favor hybrid learning.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2022