From Classroom to Cloud: Evaluating Hybrid Approaches for Engineering Software Instruction

This qualitative perspective combine findings from different studies and the author’s own teaching of engineering software like MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SimaPro, and ArcGIS. With the increasing integration of hybrid learning environments, understanding how different delivery methods (online, in-person, and/or hybrid) affect student engagement, comprehension, and skill development is crucial. We compare four hybrid models Flipped, Blended-Synchronous (BSL), HyFlex, and Station Rotation against engagement, comprehension, and software self-efficacy. Early evidence favors a Flipped-plus-BSL sequence for software labs, while HyFlex and Station Rotation excel in contexts that demand maximum scheduling or space flexibility.