Aalborg Universitet Transforming Pbl Through Hybrid Learning -

By courageously re-engineering its core pedagogical identity, AAU has proven that even the most tactile, collaborative learning model—PBL—can not only survive but thrive in a hybrid world. The key has been investment: not just in cameras and software, but in faculty development, student agency, and a radical rethinking of what a "classroom" is.

Notably, students with part-time jobs or caregiving responsibilities rated hybrid PBL (8.9/10 vs. 6.2/10 for physical-only), because the model removed commute barriers without sacrificing collaboration quality. Aalborg Universitet Transforming PBL Through Hybrid Learning

AAU’s internal evaluation of the first 18 months (2024-2025) of this transformation shows promising results: but in faculty development

This portfolio serves two purposes: it holds remote students accountable, and it gives supervisors a window into team dynamics without attending every meeting. Aalborg Universitet Transforming PBL Through Hybrid Learning