Training the Hybrid Educator
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Training the Hybrid Educator
Wednesday, November 2, 2 p.m. EDTHybrid learning, which blends face-to-face teaching techniques with online instructional aspects, is a rapidly growing sector of K-12 education. Although each hybrid, or blended, program varies on the spectrum of face-to-face vs. online elements, it is always important to properly train hybrid educators to meet student needs effectively. This chat addressed what kinds of professional development are available to hybrid educators, as well as the key factors they need to know to be successful in the classroom. Our guests shared their experiences as hybrid and virtual instructors and talked about the role that hybrid education is playing in K-12 today.
Erik Toman, middle school teacher, Chicago Virtual Charter School
Related Story:
- • 'Hybrid' Charter Schools on the Rise (June 15, 2011)

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