---
type: concept
title: Hybrid Class (Hybridveranstaltung)
tags: ["teaching-method", "elearning", "hybrid-learning", "teaching-methods", "e-learning"]
related: [digital-teaching, rueckkanaele, bigbluebutton, jitsi-meet, dfnconf-pexip, hybrid-seminar]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_studium_lehre_elearning_hybridveranstaltung.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_studium_lehre_elearning_hybridveranstaltung_seminar.md"]
---
# Hybrid Class (Hybridveranstaltung)

A **Hybrid Class (Hybridveranstaltung)** is a teaching format that blends traditional in-person instruction with simultaneous digital transmission via the internet. This approach allows participants to attend a session either physically in a classroom or remotely, enabling instructors to reach all students regardless of their physical location.

## Types of Hybrid Classes
The implementation of a hybrid class varies significantly depending on the format:
- **Lectures (Vorlesung)**: Generally more straightforward as they are primarily one-way transmissions.
- **Seminars (Seminar)**: Significantly more challenging due to the requirement for multi-way communication and interaction. Detailed guidance for this format can be found in [[hybrid-seminar]].

## Operational Mechanism and Core Components
Regardless of the type, hybrid classes rely on the following components:

### Communication and Interaction
- **Transmission**: A physical presence session is broadcast in real-time using web and video conferencing services (such as [[bigbluebutton]], [[jitsi-meet]], or [[dfnconf-pexip]]).
- **Interaction**: The instructor uses [[rueckkanaele]] (communication paths) to maintain interaction with both the students present in the room and those participating remotely.

### Technical Infrastructure
To ensure a successful hybrid session, the following infrastructure is required:
- **Hardware**: A powerful computer, a high-resolution camera, and high-quality microphone technology.
- **Monitoring**: A second monitor is recommended to keep the remote conference in view while presenting.
- **Environment**: Good lighting (no backlight/harsh shadows) and high-quality acoustics (low noise and reflection).

## Institutional Implementation
The Universität Greifswald supports this format by providing specialized hardware (e.g., [[logitech-group]]) in specific rooms. Support is split between the [[medientechnik-fur-horsale-und-seminarraume]] (for room hardware) and the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] (for central IT services).