I started by stitching the maps together for continuous exploring, however, I actually like to narrate the session and only drop a map when we start an encounter. I think it give the player more role playing options.

With my projector, I have 4 players playing in person, and one who plays remote. We set minis over the digital tokens, but anyone who can't make it to the session can play online with us and see the battle map. It works pretty well.