Dustin and Ghazali are joined by Theresa McSweeney to unpack what blended and hybrid learning really look like when they work—beyond the buzzwords. Their guiding question: How can schools move from tools-first thinking to student-centered, teacher-powered models of learning?

With experience across K–6 and a current role as a digital support specialist, Theresa shares how teaching kindergarten online during the pandemic reshaped her practice and why she champions teacher autonomy, clear definitions, and safety-first digital citizenship. She traces her path from classroom teacher to STEM builder and coach, and explains how individual attention, creativity, and a positive risk-taking mindset fueled her transition.

The conversation covers what distinguishes blended from hybrid learning, plus classroom-te ...