Introduction to Hybrid-Flexible Course Design

Abstract

HyFlex courses are a current interest for many institutions due to the potential for increased enrollment. However, many faculty and administrators misunderstand what a HyFlex course actually entails. This activity, designed to be used in a faculty development workshop, introduces the characteristics of a HyFlex course. Faculty who participate in this activity will discuss the benefits and challenges and identify how the fundamental values for HyFlex apply to course design.

Setting: workshop (classroom)

Activity Type: Learning Cycle

Discipline: Faculty Development

Course: N/A

Keywords: hybrid-flexible, HyFlex, course design, student choice