Hybrid learning models in post-pandemic higher education

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic marked a defining moment for higher education systems around the world. In Bangladesh, it forced an abrupt shift from conventional classroom instruction to digital alternatives, exposing both potential and limitations in the country's educational infrastructure. As the crisis recedes, a new pedagogical approach is gaining traction: hybrid learning. This model combines the strengths of online and traditional teaching, offering flexibility, accessibility, and pedagogical innovation. This conceptual paper examines the relevance and feasibility of hybrid learning in Bangladesh’s higher education sector. It reflects on the challenges experienced during the pandemic, the opportunities created by digital adoption, and the structural needs for sustaining hybrid education in the long term. The discussion is grounded in the socio-economic realities of Bangladesh and seeks to provide direction for inclusive, equitable, and effective implementation in the post-pandemic landscape.