Blended Learning Glossary Definition

Blended learning combines in-person instruction with intentionally designed online or digital learning activities as parts of one coordinated experience.

The strongest blended designs make each mode serve a clear purpose rather than simply duplicating classroom content online.

Blended Learning is useful in adult education, workforce training, and higher education when designers coordinate modalities rather than simply adding online materials to a class. Some usage is tied to U.S. adult education policy or reporting and should be read in that context.