3 Ways to Boost Collaboration in Hybrid Learning Environments

With the emergence of the global pandemic in 2020, educators everywhere were suddenly faced with stark new realities about how to deliver effective public and private school education to students. Hybrid learning, which has been steadily emerging since the year 2000, combines online and in-class education in alternating cohorts, so that one group of students will be online and another in-person simultaneously. This model became a very popular option for school districts to increase social distancing and reduce exposure to the COVID-19 virus. In the post-pandemic era, schools are continuing to provide hybrid learning models as a safe, flexible, and affordable way to deliver seamless in-class experiences to students unable to participate in traditional learning environments. At Sehi, we have partnered with HP to build the perfect hybrid learning environment with high-performance PCs, monitors, and accessories to enable synchronous teaching and learning for remote and in-person students alike.

Why Hybrid Learning Is the Future of Education?

Similar to the impacts on business commerce and remote work, COVID-19 has forever transformed how children

learn today. Because of the rapid adoption of classroom technologies like video conferencing, learning

management systems, and asynchronous (self-paced) systems, many teachers and administrators insist that hybrid

learning is here to stay.

To keep up with the diverse and growing needs of students, educators, and parents alike, school districts must

continue to offer flexible and personalized options to match different students’ learning styles. Here are 3 best

practices designed to boost hybrid learning collaboration in ways that meet the growing demands of the modern

workforce.

1. Combine Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning

While often debated by educators, the best model for hybrid learning appears to be one that combines real-time
(synchronous) online instruction with offline, or asynchronous methods. Each has its pros and cons but the ability to
combine live video conferencing platforms like Teams and Zoom with offline tools such as emails, chatting apps,
and Google Docs seems to combine the best of both worlds for developing engaged, active, and socially aware
learners.

2. Promote More Systematic Collaboration and Cooperation

Hybrid learning has pushed teachers to set new standards in the classroom for individualized and group learning.

By combining more sophisticated collaboration tools with new delivery formats, students become acquainted with

the concepts of teamwork, project management, and time management in ways unknown during pre-pandemic

times. Bridging the demands of cooperation and collaboration in both types of synchronous and asynchronous

settings is requiring students to now take ownership of learning and skill-building – not unlike what job professionals

experience in the modern workforce. With a more systems-based approach, instructors can work together with their

students to adapt hybrid learning models to build real-life skills, critical thinking, and learner-directed outcomes –

not the mere recitation of dry facts.

3. Encourage Lifelong Learning

The hybrid learning revolution gives students more options to own their future– not only in terms of how and where
they learn and engage with materials but through the management of various online tools and technologies.
Perhaps most importantly, this system of education encourages students to become engaged, motivated, and
empowered lifelong learners – a key ingredient for success in any pursuit!

One of the unintended outcomes of the global pandemic was the emergence of educational models and systems
that are generally more accessible, flexible, and affordable. Through synchronous and interactive meetings and
collaboration groups, today’s hybrid classrooms are equipping students with the skills and aptitude needed to meet
the rigorous technology demands of the modern workforce. Sehi delivers a broad range of reliable, durable, and
high-performance laptops, monitors, and workstations from HP that are empowering this revolution in empowered
learning for the 21^st century. Contact us today to learn more!

About Sehi Computer Products

Family-owned and operated since 1983, Sehi Computer Products, an HP Amplify Power Services Partner, has become one of the largest independent technology companies in the United States. We have built a solid reputation based on our technical expertise and ability to provide value to education institutions, government agencies and business organizations that need technology solutions. Sehi delivers solutions that will improve the quality of education, public services, and business processes. We help all clients meet goals, operate more efficiently and effectively help them manage constant change.

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