Face-To-Face, Online and Hybrid Education: University Students’ Opinions and Preferences

Although there is a growing number of studies with regard to the forced transition online education during COVID-19 pandemic, fewer students’ perceptions on different modes or comparison among these. The purpose this study was investigate university opinions and preferences regarding face-to-face, hybrid education, soon after their return traditional face-to-face classes. participants were 24 Greek students data collected via semi-structured interviews. Perceived benefits include immediacy teachers, socialization, interactions, as well active participation, while major perceived disadvantage demanding timetable. time space flexibility, followed by familiarity digital technology, negative technical problems loss practical Positive about are often linked combining education. Students’ for future highlight both Implications practices-policies, recommendations adoption hybrid-blended discussed.