Meta-Analysis of HyFlex Education Strategies Long-term Impact (Part 1)

Defining HyFlex, Research•by Jeanne Samuel•Posted April 10, 2024•0 Comment(s)

What is HyFlex? If you are reading this post on the HyFlex Learning Community (HLC) website, you probably already know that HyFlex education strategies, the combining of online and onsite learning modalities, continue to gain attention. HyFlex is a strategy or framework that is not limited to classroom technology. When I consider HyFlex, I think pedagogical design and delivery plus the necessary technology to implement it in an equitable way across offered student participation modes. Remember […]

Student Perspectives on Flexibility, Choice, and Equity – the 2023 EDUCAUSE Student Survey Report

Accessibility, Alternatives, Equity, Research, Student Experience, Technology•by Brian Beatty•Posted August 31, 2023•0 Comment(s)

EDUCAUSE released the 2023 Students and Technology Report: Flexibility, Choice, and Equity in the Student Experience in August 2023. The report highlights and access to the full report is available at: https://library.educause.edu/resources/2023/8/2023-students-and-technology-report-flexibility-choice-and-equity-in-the-student-experience Almost 2000 students from 10 U.S. institutions of higher learning responded to the survey this year. The introduction to the report sets the […]

The HyFlex Collaborative Conference- Past and Future

Research•by Jerry Rivera-Wilson•Posted August 31, 2023•0 Comment(s)

The first-ever HyFlex Collaborative Conference, “Designing a Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) Future for ALL K-12 Students and Adult Learners,” was held on June 25-26, 2023. In keeping with the spirit of the fundamental HyFlex principles, the conference was delivered asynchronously and synchronously online. All presentations were recorded and made available to participants for up to three months […]

HyFlex on the Horizon

Uncategorized•by Glori Hinck•Posted May 14, 2023•0 Comment(s)

The Horizon Report identifies the trends, key technologies, and practices shaping and significantly impacting postsecondary teaching and learning today by capturing the views of higher education leaders from around the world. HyFlex and flexible learning figured prominently in the newly released 2023 Educause Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition. The terms ‘flexible’ and ‘flexibility’ […]

Bimodal HyFlex – High-touch engagement strategies for when students opt for online

Defining HyFlex, Engagement, Student Experience•by Cathy Littlefield•Posted April 13, 2023•2 Comment(s)

HyFlex is an instructional model that allows students to choose between different modes of learning: in-person, synchronous online (virtual), or asynchronous online. This model has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially since the start of the pandemic, but also in online institutions, as it allows for greater flexibility and customization in the learning experience.  […]

Self-paced Instruction: 3-Steps for Transitioning to HyFlex workshop

Faculty Experience, Implementation, Learning Design, Teaching•by Jeanne Samuel•Posted March 22, 2023•0 Comment(s)

This blog post provides an overview of the new self-paced workshop, 3-Steps for Transitioning to HyFlex. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of self-paced learning are highlighted. Why self-paced learning is a good fit for teacher training is also included in this blog post. Rolling enrollment registration starts now. Workshops open May 1, 2023. Complete […]

Announcing the first-ever HyFlex Collaborative Conference!

Defining HyFlex, Research•by Brian Beatty•Posted February 2, 2023•0 Comment(s)

Join us on June 26, 2023 onsite at the University at Albany, New York or online. This conference is a collaboration between the HyFlex Learning Community and a team of educators from AATLAS, at the School of Education at the University at Albany (SUNY) and Hunter College (CUNY). The Call for Proposals has been released, registration […]

Flexible Grading: Six Steps to Ungrading Your Courses

Assessment, Learning Design, Teaching•by Candice Freeman•Posted October 21, 2022•2 Comment(s)

         Flexible course attendance has become an increasingly desirable option for students seeking more autonomy in how they participate in lecture and learning activities. As more blended and HyFlex courses are offered, students expect more flexibility across the course, specifically in graded activities (Adams et.al, 2021) Evaluative strategies, such as ungrading, have emerged as innovative […]