Co-Author Glori Hinck In part 1 of this post, we focused on how feedback and support promote learner confidence. Learner confidence can lead to improved learner retention, progression, and success regardless of the class delivery mode. In part 2, we focus on feedback strategies. The importance of feedback A 2020 Educause article cited the […]
Co-Author Glori Hinck HyFlex delivery may be new to many learners. Therefore, it is important to provide them with the supports they need to be successful. Regardless of the delivery mode, learners are motivated by success and by instructor presence. In part one of this topic post, we will write about how instructor support and […]
What is backchannel communication? You have been part of a backchannel communication if you have participated in a Twitter feed during a conference presentation or used Zoom chat in a synchronous Zoom session. The term backchannel was first used by Victor Yngve (1970), a professor of linguistics, to describe the concept of two simultaneous communication […]
One of the challenges to designing HyFlex courses is to design it so that the delivery does not add to your time-commitments. A HyFlex course is intentionally designed; not just for course content but for process — design and delivery processes. HyFlex design is efficient since you work on multiple teaching and learning modalities at […]
When designing different types of courses, especially those that are HyFlex, it is extremely important to start with the establishment of clear and measurable course learning objectives (Check out this resource from UNC Charlotte). Once your learning objectives have been established, you can proceed to create participation/engagement activities that best match each of the delivery […]
We should have known that the return to teaching normalcy would be fraught with obstacles, and one of the biggest is the mask. The mask, along with its cohort, the plexiglas barrier, may be helpful in limiting transmission of airborne pathogens. However, these devices may also be limiting communication. They muffle voices, hide facial expressions, […]
What is LEML and why is it an important part of the HyFlex Design Toolkit?The Learning Environment Modeling Language (LEML) is a visual toolkit for communicating and representing instructional design ideas and plans. It is likened to a course or lesson map or blueprint. It is a visual model. It is a common language shared […]
One barrier to HyFlex adoption is the time it takes to curate, create, or adapt content for multiple learning modes. In addition, being present in class for multiple modes can be a time challenge. There are learning management system features you can take advantage of and strategies you can employ to take time required for […]
I teach in a field where students need to learn and demonstrate practical helping skills (e.g. interpersonal communication). If you’re in the same boat, here are some ideas to weave the practical application of skills into your HyFlex courses: Student Recordings of Skill Usage. Arrange for students to record a demonstration of their skills using […]
At first I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I would not do well with technology by my side. . . But then I learned so many hacks to keep things from going wrong, and I grew strong, and I learned how to HyFlex along! Now that you’re groaning with inspiration, check out […]
