Hybrid instruction is an educational approach that integrates both face-to-face and online instruction. Hybrid instruction (also known as blended learning) occurs when a significant amount of coursework is done online at the convenience of the student and is then combined with instruction that takes place in person. Hybrid courses also utilize various forms of technology (e.g., virtual laboratories, webinars, video conferencing) to offer learner-centered experiences for students.

As technology pervades every aspect of life in the 21st century, higher education has increasingly turned to hybrid instruction to provide the types of learning experiences that meet the needs and demands of a technology-driven society. Students are increasingly seeking more convenient ways to obtain their education. Hybrid instruction addresses students’ needs by combining technology and convenience, as well ...