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Blended Learning

Understanding Blended Learning in Higher Education

Blended learning combines in-person and online instruction to offer flexible, accessible, and interactive academic experiences. It merges the strengths of traditional classroom teaching with digital platforms and self-paced content.

This category defines key terms used by instructional designers, faculty, and edtech teams to implement and support hybrid learning environments.

Glossary Terms
Term
Description
Blended Learning

An instructional model that integrates face-to-face and online learning experiences.

Learning Management System (LMS)

A digital platform used to deliver, track, and manage course materials and student progress.

Flipped Classroom

A teaching strategy where students review lecture content online before attending in-person sessions for discussion and activities.

Synchronous Learning

Real-time instruction delivered via online or in-person methods.

Asynchronous Learning

Instruction that allows students to access content and complete work on their own schedule.

Hybrid Course

A course that combines traditional classroom sessions with online components.

Evolving Approaches to Instructional Delivery

Blended learning is now a core part of institutional strategy, particularly post-pandemic. Institutions use it to increase access, personalize learning, and scale programs across geographic boundaries. LMS tools and analytics drive engagement and outcome measurement.