Hybrid Teaching in Extension: Learning at the Crossroads

Extension clients' learning preferences are changing, with many increasingly going online for educational content. In response, Oregon State University Extension pilot tested a training program for Extension educators to explore hybrid teaching--a methodology that could provide more flexible access to a wider audience. Hybrid teaching offers a powerful blend of online and face-to-face instruction that could attract Extension educators--and administrators--to this pedagogical approach. The pilot training revealed both the promises and challenges of hybrid teaching.