Mesa Community College is in the process of evaluating the role that hybrid classes should play in the instructional mission of the college.

This section of E Learning will document that process.

Hybrids defined: "Hybrid" is the name commonly used to describe courses that combine traditional face-to-face classroom instruction with online computer-based learning. Hybrid courses combine the best of two worlds, engaging students in the active, autonomous learning process of an Internet-based PCM course, while also providing regularly scheduled interaction with the course instructor.

Click here for an excellent short overview of key issues.


Mesa Community College and the Maricopa District have a long history in the piloting and delivery of hybrid classes. MCC has offered hybrid classes in disciplines such as English and Economics and the Ocotillo Group, supported by the MCLI, has sponsored a study group on hybrids - (click here). Hybrid classes have been offered at all campuses in the MCCD district - click here.

Key contacts would be David Weaver at CGCC and Alisa Cooper at SMCC.

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