Hybrids Hassles and Hiccups Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Challenges and Advantages of Hybrid Classes
"Hybrid" or "blended" courses are a much debated topic and a growing trend in higher education today. Reflecting on our primary andragogical (adult learning) experience, we examine the implementation of the hybrid model in the areas of nursing, art history, and applied administration/business and economics. A critical interdisciplinary overview evaluates the advantages and challenges of the hybrid approach within the diverse student environment of a two year regional college of a state university. Faculty design and delivery experience is integrated with student learning experiences from various in