Course Content
To Think Hybrid
In the "To Think Hybrid" session, participants will explore two key topics: "Benefits and Risks," which examines the pros and cons of hybrid learning, and "Challenges," which addresses the difficulties in implementing and managing hybrid environments. This session aims to equip educators with strategies to enhance their teaching methods and foster resilience.
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Benefits and Risks
Challenges
Activities
Equipment and Technicality
The third session, "Equipment & Technicality," covers essential aspects of integrating technology into hybrid classrooms. It includes two subsessions: "First Steps of Hybrid Classrooms," which discusses technology requirements, instructional strategies, and setup logistics, and "Digital Transformation," which explores how digital tools enhance teaching, engagement, and collaboration. This session equips participants with the knowledge to effectively manage and optimize hybrid learning environments.
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First steps of Hybrid Classrooms
Digital Transformation
To Create Hybrid Spaces
During the fourth session, "To Create Hybrid Spaces," attendees will explore four key subsessions. The first, "Balance," addresses how to integrate online and in-person components effectively, maximizing engagement and balancing synchronous and asynchronous activities. "Inclusiveness" focuses on creating equitable and diverse hybrid environments, emphasizing cultural competency and reducing participation barriers. "Moderating" covers the roles of moderation and facilitation in promoting cooperation and maintaining a positive learning environment using technology. Lastly, "Collective Responsibilities" highlights the need for collaboration among all stakeholders-administrators, support staff, teachers, and students-to foster accountability and continuous improvement in hybrid learning spaces. These sessions aim to equip participants with the skills to create inclusive, dynamic hybrid classrooms.
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Balance
Inclusiveness
Moderating
Collective Responsibilities
Activities
Extras
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Extra Resources and References
Self-assesment
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20 questions to test your learning level
Hybrid Classrooms
Pros & Cons Debate

Duration: 70 min

Resources and materials: Flipchart or whiteboard, markers/pens

*(You can use digital whiteboards or the Miro board for a hybrid setup. It’s a platform for collaboration and a good alternative to a whiteboard. Also, Kialo can be used to structure the debate).*

Target group and number of participants: 10-30 students 

Objectives and learning goals:
This activity seeks to promote critical thinking and debate regarding the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid learning environments. Students will examine various viewpoints and develop a deeper comprehension of the complexities and issues related to hybrid learning environments.

Expected results:

  • Greater knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid learning environments.
  • Improved analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • Enhanced capacity for debate and communication.

Step by step – how to do it
1. Introduction to the date (5 min)
– Write a contract with your students in order to create a safe space.
– Define the moderator (in case of arguments, frustration, nonrespectful conduct, etc.).
– Give students enough time to investigate the debate topics they have been assigned and to prepare their arguments.
– Urge students to think about using examples, proof, and personal experiences to support their arguments.

2. Preparation (20 min)
– Give students enough time to investigate the debate topics they have been assigned and to prepare their arguments.
– Urge students to think about using examples, proof, and personal experiences to support their arguments.

3. Debate (30 min)
– Participate in facilitating the discussion between the two parties, allowing each to alternately make its case and address the other group.
– Encourage your students to back up their arguments with reason, evidence, and persuasive language.
– Oversee the discussion to make sure that everyone is having an appropriate and productive conversation.

4. Reflection (15 min)
– Encourage students to reflect and engage in a discussion so they can share their ideas and learnings from the debate.
– Students should be encouraged to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the arguments made and to think about how they could use this information in their own learning experiences.

Feedback check
– Have a quick feedback or discussion to find out what the students think about the hybrid learning environments.
– Students should be encouraged to discuss any new perspectives or ideas they won after participating in the debate.

Further tips and questions
✔ Students should be encouraged to think about the complexity of hybrid classrooms, as well as possible implementation problems and difficulties.
✔ Try to be on schedule.
✔ Explain to students to respect and not rival others’ opinions.

Benefits and Risks Reflection

Duration: 50 min

Resources and materials: Flipchart or whiteboard, Markers/Pens, Post-it notes

*(You can use digital whiteboards or the Miro board for a hybrid setup. It’s a platform for collaboration and a good alternative to a whiteboard).*

Target group and number of participants:  5-30 students

Objectives and learning goals:

Concerning the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid classrooms, this activity seeks to promote reflection and dialogue. Students who participate in a structured reflection process will be able to recognize the potential benefits and drawbacks of hybrid learning environments and think about how these things might affect their own teaching and educational experiences.

Expected results:

  • Greater knowledge of the advantages and challenges of hybrid learning environments.
  • Improved abilities to reflect and think critically.
  • Identifying methods for hybrid learning environments that will maximize benefits and minimize risks.

Step by step – how to do it
1. Introduction to Benefits and Risks (10 min)
Overview of the potential benefits and risks of the hybrid classroom.

2. Brainstorming benefits (10 min)
– Ask participants to list all possible advantages of hybrid learning environments.
– Initiate a group conversation in which participants discuss and provide arguments for each benefit.

3. Identifying risks (10 min)
– Talk about any dangers or difficulties that could arise from using hybrid classrooms.
– Urge participants to think about factors like student involvement, technological barriers, and equity issues.

4. Discussion (10 min)
– Lead a conversation in which participants delve deeper into each category, exploring the consequences and possible approaches to mitigating the risks and benefits that have been identified.
– Invite people to talk about examples from their own lives that relate to the risks and benefits that were covered.

5. Reflection (10 min)
– As you wrap up the activity, invite participants to think about their own teaching or learning environments and how they might take advantage of hybrid classrooms’ advantages while reducing their risks.
– Ask participants to name one concrete step they can take in their own practice to maximize the advantages or mitigate the risks.

Feedback check 
✔ Organize a quick feedback session (e.g. feedback surveys, keeping student portfolios, written feedback, online assessment, etc.) to learn about the participants’ thoughts on the activity and their main conclusions about the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid learning environments.
✔ Invite participants to share any further ideas or questions they may have regarding hybrid learning settings.

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