For many college students, lecture halls and lengthy instruction periods have been the norm; however, a group of professors at Stanford University are working together to integrate new approaches to classroom instruction. According to an article in The Stanford University News, several professors have begun working on integrating three aspects of the online learning experience into the traditional classroom to enhance the learning experience. The recorded lecture, the online discussion forums, and open source web-based platforms could allow professors to spend more time interacting with the students during class.

In this article, these online learning ideas have been implemented successfully in the classrooms at Stanford. Students watch the lecture online and respond to a series of question during prescribed increments. This allows immediate feedback for the student and helps the student actively participate in class. By using online lectures, professors can spend valuable class time elaborating on specific points or answering students questions. After implementing these new ideas in the classroom, student have responded positively to the new hybrid approach.

You can read more at The Stanford University News.