Blended learning, also known as hybrid learning, is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods. It requires the physical presence of both teacher and student, with some elements of student control over time, place, path, or pace.

While students still attend "brick-and-mortar" schools with a teacher present, face-to-face classroom practices are combined with computer-mediated activities regarding content and delivery. Blended learning is also used in professional development and training settings.Since blended learning is highly context-dependent, a universal conception of it is difficult.Some reports have claimed that a lack of consensus on a hard definition of blended learning has led to difficulties in research on its effectiveness.

By using a combination of digital instruction and one-on-one face time, students can work on their own with new concepts which frees teachers up to circulate and support individual students who may need individualized attention. "Rather than playing to the lowest common denominator as they would in a traditional classroom teachers can now streamline their instruction to help all students reach their full potential.