The Evolving Classroom: Embracing the Future of Learning 🚀
The educational landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, moving decisively beyond the rigid confines of the traditional classroom to embrace models that leverage digital technology for greater flexibility and personalization. To understand this shift, one must first define the primary methods of delivery. Traditional Face-to-Face Learning is the familiar model where all instruction occurs in a physical location at fixed times, with the instructor leading the class using conventional resources (Allen & Seaman, 2017). In contrast, Online Learning, or E-Learning, conducts the entire educational experience—from content delivery to assessment—exclusively over the internet, allowing students to study from any location, 24/7 (Hodges et al., 2020). Bridging these two is Blended Learning, often called Hybrid Learning, which is a formal program that strategically integrates scheduled, high-impact face-to-face sessions with substantial online activities (Garrison & Vaughan, ...