The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly transformed the educational model, leading to the widespread adoption of blended learning, where students engage in both face-to-face and online instruction. This panel explores the evolution of blended learning as a typical educational trend, examining its potential to revolutionise traditional classroom settings by integrating innovative teaching methods. Despite its promise, the blended learning model presents unique challenges, particularly in engaging both in-person and online students simultaneously while adhering to high-quality teaching standards. Central to this discussion is the need to maintain a student-centred approach, where learners actively participate in the teaching/learning experience regardless of their physical location. Critical issues educators face when implementing the blended learning model will be addressed, particularly efforts to ensure equitable access to learning resources, fostering meaningful interactions among all students, and aligning instructional strategies with pedagogical best practices. Furthermore, this panel aims to provide efficient solutions and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of this educational model as well as the challenges inherent in blended learning.. Panellists will offer strategies for creating cohesive learning experiences that bridge the gap between in-person and online students, thereby fostering an inclusive and interactive environment that supports student engagement and academic success. By focusing on both the obstacles and the opportunities presented by blended learning, this panel seeks to equip educators with the tools and insights necessary to optimise this educational model in a post-pandemic world.
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