Educational activities to prepare students for participation in hybrid and online learning

From a student perspective, clearly structured introductory activities, accessible and understandable materials, and ongoing support in a digital learning environment make it much easier to get started with a course. When everything needed for the work is clearly presented and easily accessible, students feel more confident, motivated and ready to actively participate in class. This reduces the level of uncertainty and frustration, and increases engagement and success in learning.

On the teacher's side, well-planned initial activities reduce the number of repeated inquiries, technical problems and ambiguities that normally hinder the beginning of the semester. This allows teachers to focus more on the pedagogical aspect of their work — preparing content, teaching and monitoring student progress — instead of spending time on solving basic technical and organisational problems. Such an approach contributes to a more efficient and high-quality performance of online and hybrid classes, for mutual benefit.