Hybrid learning - a safe route into web-based open and distance learning for the computer science teacher

Abstract

The hybrid learner is located on a continuum between the traditional student attending face to face classes in a University and the distance learner who may never visit the institution, except perhaps to graduate. Modern methods of web-based open and distance learning make hybrid learning attractive and accessible to students.Computer Science students in particular make very good hybrid students because the content of the Computer Science curriculum has a strong practical element that is conducive to independent learning methods, and because they have a familiarity with the tools used in hybrid learning.Suggestions are given on how a teacher may develop web-based open and distance learning (WEB-ODL) for hybrid learners.