TALON: hybrid education

Authors

  • Sandra Abegglen University of Calgary
  • Clément Bret University of Calgary
  • Fabian Neuhaus University of Calgary
  • Krisha Shah University of Calgary
  • Kylie Wilson University of Calgary

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi25.962

Abstract

TALON – the Teaching and Learning Online Network – is a University of Calgary project made possible by the Richard Parker Initiative (RPI).

TALON is a hub for critical discussion of new and emerging education approaches and tools. Born in the early stages of the pandemic, shortly following the shutdown of in-person classes across the globe, we seek to document the ongoing changes within higher education and share thoughts, ideas, and experiences about online, blended and hybrid education. TALON's initiatives include A-Z resources, monthly newsletters, interviews with academic professionals and students, in-person activations and various publications. Combined, the projects serve as an interactive lexicon for remote teaching and learning. We keep the academic community informed about current developments in the virtual classroom and connected through discussion.

Questions such as: What are the opportunities and challenges with hybrid education? What equipment is needed for effective blended learning? How can face-to-face, online, and other 'out of class' activities be integrated to foster student success? What assessment methods work well in a hybrid classroom? Is hybrid learning the future of education? – are addressed and discussed.

Author Biographies

Sandra Abegglen, University of Calgary

Sandra Abegglen is a Researcher in the School for Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary, and the project lead for TALON. Her research interests are in online education, creative learning and teaching, mentoring, visual narratives, identity and qualitative research methods.

Clément Bret, University of Calgary

Clément Bret is a graduate of and Associate Researcher in the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. He is also a part of the NEXTCalgary (https://nextcalgary.ca/) and TALON teams, supporting public facing activities.

Fabian Neuhaus, University of Calgary

Fabian Neuhaus is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary with the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. He is the research lead for the Richard Parker Initiative, and the principal investigator for TALON and NEXTCalgary.

Krisha Shah, University of Calgary

Krisha Shah is a Graduate Student in the Master of Planning programme at the School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape, University of Calgary. Krisha joined the TALON team as Graduate Assistant Researcher in January 2022, and leads the social media and outreach activities.

Kylie Wilson, University of Calgary

Kylie Wilson is a Graduate Student in the Master of Architecture programme at the School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape, University of Calgary, and a Graduate Assistant Researcher with TALON focusing on publications.

References

Cain, S. (2012). Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking. Penguin .

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Published

28-10-2022

How to Cite

Abegglen, S. (2022) “TALON: hybrid education”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (25). doi: 10.47408/jldhe.vi25.962.

Issue

No. 25 (2022): Special Edition, ALDinHE Conference Proceedings and Reflections

Section

Conference Proceedings

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