Post-pandemic Hybrid Education: Challenges and Opportunities
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Computer assisted instruction, Electronic learning, Information technology, Digital divide, Access to education, Multimedia instructionAbstract
http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10541081
This work explores how the pandemic has accelerated the adoption and evolution of hybrid education, merging face-to-face and virtual teaching. It highlights the transformation of educational paradigms, focusing on technological integration and flexibility in education. The paper examines challenges such as equity and access to technology, and opportunities like personalized learning and the development of digital skills. Conclusions emphasize adaptive workforce preparation, continuous learning, the need for institutional restructuring, and the constant evolution of the educational model.
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