The Impact of Hybrid Learning Models on the Development of Digital Competencies and Managerial Skills in IT Students

• Author(s): Pavel Bartoš ; Bembe Sanjorjo Bartošová
• Paper ID: 1707520
• Page: 678-690
• Published Date: 17-03-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 9 March-2025

Abstract

This article examines the impact of hybrid learning models on the development of digital competencies and managerial skills in IT students. Hybrid learning combines face-to-face and online instruction, adapting to the diverse needs of students. A 2023 survey showed that 69% of students prefer hybrid or online learning, while more than half of instructors prefer face-to-face instruction. Hybrid learning helps students develop digital skills using various tools and platforms, some of which are affordable and useful. Educators must choose the appropriate hybrid model based on class size and student needs. Smaller groups may benefit from different models than larger ones. A former IT student shared that a quiet, distraction-free environment at home helps her concentrate better, but group interactions in physical classes are also valuable for sharing ideas. Overall, hybrid learning brings comfort, flexibility, and offers endless possibilities that will greatly help students improve the skills needed for their daily lives and prepare them for the more challenging realities of the real world. This would require them to fully adapt to their surroundings and handle any problem they encounter. In this rapidly changing community and technology, being familiar with different online and technical tools is a great advantage. Most jobs today, if not all, require at least basic knowledge or basic computer literacy. A financial manager once said, "I can't even imagine working without my phone and computer. I remember one time I forgot to bring the envelope with the documents needed for our meeting that afternoon. My agents were already waiting in the meeting room when I realized I didn't have it in my bag! Thankfully, I made an electronic copy the night before, scanned them, and saved the files on my drive. In addition, I also sent them to my secretary's email. I actually had too many copies, so I just printed them right away. No hassle going back and forth from the office to the house. I saved time, gas, and the meeting went smoothly." We may have experienced this situation ourselves, forgetting something important. There are several things we can learn from the manager's experience. First, it wouldn't have been possible if she hadn't scanned the documents the night before. Through her years of experience, she developed the initiative to make copies of all documents, especially the important ones. But she also couldn't have done it if she had no knowledge of what applications or tools she should use for scanning documents. You can't just take a picture of a document and expect it to be in document form just using your phone's camera. These scenarios are just one of many examples and cases that show the benefits of cultivating work-related skills while still studying. In the future, as newcomers to the IT industry, these students will be able to keep up with their seniors and do their jobs smoothly. Ilyn and another former IT student, both of whom experienced hybrid learning, are just a few of the many individuals who have benefited from this method of instruction. May this article be of any help to students who are considering their options. In the end, it purely depends on us when, where, and how we want to learn. The important thing is to know and carefully choose what is best for us. After all, we know what is best for ourselves. Taking the time to meditate and think through all our choices is the best thing we can do to avoid regrets and confusion in the future.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Pavel Bartoš , Bembe Sanjorjo Bartošová "The Impact of Hybrid Learning Models on the Development of Digital Competencies and Managerial Skills in IT Students" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 9 2025 Page 678-690

IEEE:
Pavel Bartoš , Bembe Sanjorjo Bartošová "The Impact of Hybrid Learning Models on the Development of Digital Competencies and Managerial Skills in IT Students" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(9)