Hybrid & Blended Learning Models
Discover how our education innovation conference is reshaping the learning experience by blending in-person instruction with dynamic online tools.
What Are Hybrid & Blended Learning Models?
Hybrid and blended learning are not just about placing technology alongside traditional teaching—they represent a reimagining of how education is delivered. At our global education conference, these models will take center stage, offering insights into building flexible systems that keep learners connected, engaged, and supported regardless of where they are.
In blended learning, digital resources are woven into face-to-face lessons, enriching the curriculum with interactive tools and self-paced content. Hybrid learning takes this a step further, combining in-person and remote participation in a way that gives students equal access to instruction, whether they are in the classroom or online. Together, they offer educators the chance to personalize learning, increase accessibility, and prepare students for a digitally connected world.
Why This Theme Is Important
The rapid adoption of hybrid and blended strategies is being driven by several interconnected trends:
Here’s why this theme matters now:
Post-Pandemic Learning Flexibility – The pandemic forced institutions to pivot online almost overnight. In doing so, it revealed the benefits of flexibility—schools now aim to build systems that can transition smoothly between formats without losing momentum.
Advancements In EdTech – From AI-powered learning platforms to virtual laboratories, today’s tools are making blended and hybrid formats more interactive, immersive, and effective than ever before.
Meeting Diverse Learner Needs – Not all students thrive in the same setting. These models allow for tailored approaches that accommodate geographic, socio-economic, and individual learning differences.
Global Learning Networks – Hybrid structures enable collaboration between students, educators, and experts across borders, enriching perspectives and broadening opportunities.
At our edtech conference, these themes are explored through real-world case studies, ensuring the conversation stays grounded in practical, achievable innovation.
Curated Resources For You To Explore
To get the most from the education innovation summit, we recommend exploring these books, talks, and tools beforehand. They provide a blend of theoretical grounding and actionable strategies.
Books
A selection of books offering strategies, case studies, and practical tips for designing effective hybrid and blended classrooms. Perfect preparation for our education innovation conference.
- Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools – Michael B. Horn & Heather Staker
Offers a clear, research-backed guide to integrating online learning into traditional classrooms, with case studies showing how schools can innovate at scale. - Flip Your Classroom – Jonathan Bergmann & Aaron Sams
Written by the pioneers of the flipped classroom method, this book explains how to restructure lesson delivery to maximize interactive learning time. - Disrupting Class – Clayton M. Christensen, Michael B. Horn, & Curtis W. Johnson
Examines how technology can reshape education systems, making learning more customized and responsive to each student’s needs.
Watch & Listen
Talks, podcasts, and webinars from global educators and innovators sharing insights that reflect the conversations at our global education conference.
- Daphne Koller — “What We’re Learning From Online Education” (TED Talk)
In this influential talk, Koller (co-founder of Coursera) explains how moving university courses online has enabled data-driven insights into how people learn. - EdSurge Podcast: “Blended Learning at Scale”
Episodes feature educators and innovators who've implemented hybrid and blended models in diverse settings, offering real-world challenges and success stories to inform your approach. - ISTE Webinar: “Best Practices In Hybrid Teaching”
Practical guidance from international educators on structuring lessons, managing engagement, and overcoming common challenges.
Try
Hands-on tools to explore ahead of the education innovation summit, helping you create engaging lessons for both in-person and remote learners.
- Nearpod
Create interactive lessons with polls, quizzes, and multimedia content for both in-person and remote learners. - Google Classroom
Organize assignments, provide feedback, and foster communication across learning modes. - Padlet
A visual collaboration tool for brainstorming, project sharing, and student discussions. - Kahoot!
Gamify learning with interactive quizzes playable in class or online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. I’m new to digital teaching—will the sessions at the education innovation conference be too advanced?
Q2. How do these models address student engagement challenges at a global education conference?
Q3. Do hybrid and blended learning strategies require expensive infrastructure at an edtech conference level?
Q4. Are hybrid models relevant outside traditional schools and in education innovation summits?
Q5. Will the summit provide implementation frameworks for hybrid and blended learning?
Share Your Work With a Global Audience
If you’re developing or refining hybrid and blended learning initiatives, we invite you to share your story. As a contributor at our education innovation summit, you can inspire peers, showcase results, and collaborate on building the future of education.
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