Is Hybrid the way to go? YES

Technically, since the advent of internet access and globalization of this method, there is no real absolute need to go to a building for information (or at least there shouldn’t be a need). However, the trick is deciding what aspects of education are better suited for online instruction and what aspects are better suited for live interaction (notice live not in-person, but it can be). The world has advanced technologically where we can do correspondence courses better. We can be in the same presentation without being in the same room.

Here’s an interesting article showing how hybrid helped this math course.

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2013/06/government_study_finds_gains_f.html?intc=es

Sharing an Article on HyFlex Classes

This article does an excellent job at explaining the competency-based learning models I have discussed. It is more of a flexible hybrid course with learning sessions and assessments being separate along with having support available for our students. http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7066.pdf