“A 

Hybrid Model of Education System - Pro's and

Con's of Digital Teaching”

By:
Moon Moon Haque, PhD.

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 -: Session objectives :-

 Disruptive environment
 What is Hybrid Learning?
 Pro’s and Con’s of hybrid ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
learning?
 Digital Learning: here to
stay!
Dr. Moon Moon Haque
 Student’s dilemma: to Associate Dean, & Associate Professor
enroll or not to enroll ? College of Healthcare Management & Economics
Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE
PhD. (Applied Economics) from The University of Memphis
Email: dr.moon.h@gmu.ac.ae

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 The Introduction…

 The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges to education; thus, joining

this Webinar will allow the participants to learn more about how universities/ Institutes
have transitioned from in-person to virtual instruction and how they have managed
this period of adaption, challenges, and opportunities.

 As the corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread across the globe in 2020, nearly
every country had to react.  So, today, the world finds 99% of all formally enrolled
students in post-secondary education affected. These students are serving as part of a
global experiment, with a wide variety of modalities (E-learning, Hybrid model, Flipped
class, etc.) being tried for the continued provision of their post-secondary education.

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 The Blended Learning…

“Blended instruction combines the best of

empowering technology and human touch,
so we can help each student learn more than
ever before.”

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 The flipped classroom…

“Flipped Classroom is a teaching strategy that

reverses the traditional learning environment
by delivering instructional content, outside of
the classroom. It moves activities like projects,
assignments, homework, etc. into the class.”

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Blended learning…

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 Benefits of hybrid learning…

 1. Individualized Support For Students.

As we have already mentioned, the strongest side of blended learning is an opportunity to give
personalized instruction to every student, which caters their needs.
 2. Students Have Access To Helpful Online Materials Anywhere And At Any Time.
Modern technological devices allow trainers to reach students across the classroom and the globe.
 3. Learners Can Benefit From All The Comforts Of Digital Materials.
These can include from scholarly libraries to online essays databases at any time they need.
 4. Blended Learning Provides More Interactive Educational Experience.
Students have a chance to communicate with teachers using videoconferencing and other ways of
communication. This adds to better collaboration between tutors and students.
 5. Parents Have Access To what Their Children Are Doing.
This provides better support, communication, and control over the process.
 6. It Gives Students Significantly More Time For Learning.
With blended learning, studying extends beyond the school day.
 7. Educators Claim That This Method Shows Them How To Be “Better Teachers”.

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 disadvantages of hybrid learning…

 1. The Technology Can Be Challenging Rather Than Useful.

One of the key issues is the technological literacy, which can be a real problem for teachers. Not
all digital resources are reliable and easy to use.
 2. Blended Learning Makes Teachers Overwork.
There is a great deal of additional work for teachers involved in all stages of blended learning.
They must broaden their horizons, pick the most suitable syllabus, and apply significantly more
time and effort to find the right balance between online and face-to-face learning. Unfortunately,
not all of them are willing to do so.
 3. Students Can Experience Cognitive Load, Too.
With a great range of possibilities provided by the blended learning model, teachers may start
overdoing with educational activities and content.
 4. Credibility Of Sources And Plagiarism Become Even A Bigger Issue.
Having a digital-friendly educational environment may cause more plagiarizing from online
resources. Moreover, there are several unreliable online resources that present false or
misinterpreted facts.

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 The Rise of Online learning…

Online learning is also enthusiastically adopted by companies training

their employees, professionals looking to upskill, and career veterans
looking to enter a different industry.
 The public’s appreciation for online learning has only increased over time,
with 46% of surveyed recent graduates having taken an online course
already and happy with it.
 According to HubSpot, 75% of professionals surveyed prefer to learn using
online training videos;
 similarly, 68% of professionals trust the online learning platform of their
choice.

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 The Rise of Online learning: why ?

1. Online Learning Offers Convenience And Flexibility

Most professionals found they couldn’t continue with their education or upskilling because they couldn’t
fit studies around their work schedules. Those shifting to online learning platforms will find that online
learning offers convenience and flexibility in timings and pace, allowing you to learn in your own time.
Many online courses have strict timings only for submissions and deadlines; those looking to brush up on
their skills can use tutorials and videos between jobs to have the best of both worlds.

2.High-Quality Student-Tutor Interactions

Online learning allows for better quality interactions between students and tutors. This is because tutors
have various teaching methods at their disposal. Additionally, they can focus on individual students a lot
more than they would in traditional classes. Most online learning courses that rely on live streaming have a
cap on the number of students who can enroll, ensuring that each student gets adequate attention and
advice from their tutor.

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 The Rise of Online learning: why ?

3. More Students Can Enroll At Once

Online learning classes that depend on pre-recorded videos and tests can have an unlimited number of
students enrolling. So many popular courses today have thousands of students simultaneously enrolled,
and since there’s no need for physical classrooms and seats, more students can enroll in a single course at
once.

4. Web-Based Learning Will Grow In Popularity

As time goes on and social distancing rules become more concrete in everyday life, it’s expected that web-
based learning will experience a surge. Web-based learning includes a variety of setups including live
streaming, video-on-demand, seminars, webinars, talk shows, interviews, and more. Regardless of what
mode is chosen by the communicator, it’s a given that the convenience and flexibility of web-based
learning will make it more popular in the years to come.

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 The Rise of Online learning: why ?

5. Better Learning Experience

Given that students are allowed to learn at their own pace and are encouraged to gain hands-on
experience over memorizing textbooks, online learning can offer a better learning experience. It also helps
that students can attend classes from places they’re comfortable being in, which makes them more likely
to approach learning with a positive attitude. The lack of pressure from commutes, class timings, and
personal schedules leaves students with more energy to attend online classes.

6. More Cost-Effective
Online learning is priced lower than traditional university courses and is also worth the cost. The fees often
don’t account for accommodation, textbooks, equipment, groceries, transport and other factors that
contribute to the full learning experience in traditional schooling. Online learning slashes most of these
costs at least by half, leaving students to make the most of the affordable prices they’ve paid. Lower costs
don’t mean a decrease in quality; lower costs ensure that a wider audience has access to universities and
courses that were once reserved for those with higher budgets.

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7. Retention Rates Are Higher

According to studies, retention rates are higher in online learning than in traditional university courses.
This is likely due to the decrease in stressors and pressures otherwise present in traditional schooling
systems. Students are allowed to learn and practice at their own pace; their course material is also
available for a lifetime, in case they want to come back and refresh their memory.

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 Should you take a Break/Gap ?

 To determine if a gap year is right for you, it’s important to consider several life factors,
including:
 your personal goals,
 financial situation,
 ability to travel,
 availability of jobs and internships, and
 options for deferment provided by your university.

 Every person has a unique set of circumstances that must be evaluated before making the
decision to take a gap year. To ensure that a gap year would be used productively and will
help you in the long run, consider your current needs and future career goals.

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 Should you take a Break/Gap ?

 Ask yourself the following questions:

 Are you burnt out from back-to-back years of schooling and ready for a break?
 Are you unsure of what you want to study or where you want to go in your career path?
 Do you feel like you could benefit from more life experience?
 Are you unprepared for living on your own?
 Are you seeking new personal skills to ensure a successful transition to college/
university life?

 Answering yes to these questions indicates that a gap year may be the right choice for you.

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