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Delivery Method
Definitions
The following Delivery Method (i.e., instructional modalities) definitions have been revised in Spring 2024 in anticipation of the college's larger Flexible Learning strategic initiative.
Key Reminders:
Selection of Delivery Method – all course “delivery methods” will be identified through consultations between faculty and their Associate Deans. The “delivery method” is confirmed via an approved Learning Plan and cannot be modified without resubmitting a new Learning Plan for approval.
Course Materials — all learning materials, regardless of delivery method, should be made available to learners via the college Learning Management System - Blackboard ULTRA)(see LMS Administrative Policy for more details).
Course Outline & Learning Plan – all courses must have a “Course Outline” and signed “Learning Plan” document. The latter is signed by the Associate Dean each semester.
Please refer to the attached document or website contents for more details.
Face-to-Face
Learning takes place in regularly scheduled, real-time, face-to-face sessions, where learners meet in person at a campus location or designated area off-campus with their faculty on a set delivery schedule.
The School of Contemporary Teaching & Learning (SCTL) can support faculty in preparing for face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid
Learning takes place using a combination of two modalities: face-to-face and online (synchronous), and/or online (asynchronous). Each course will feature a specific delivery schedule that clearly identifies the division of face-to-face and online instruction (synchronous/asynchronous).
In a Hybrid course, all learners will follow a set delivery schedule created by the faculty and will move through the experience as a cohort.
The School of Contemporary Teaching & Learning (SCTL) can support faculty in developing resources and preparing for hybrid instruction. Development projects relating to Hybrid courses must be pre-approved by Deans and follow the Digital Course Design process led by SCTL.
Hyflex
Learning takes place in a combination of at least two of the three modalities: face-to-face, online (synchronous), and/or online (asynchronous).
In a HyFlex course, all learners will decide how they will attend class and can switch between delivery methods as they see fit throughout the course. It is expected that the student experience is comparable regardless of the delivery method the learner chooses, and the faculty is responsible for simultaneous delivery across all chosen modalities. The delivery schedule within the Learning Plan will outline the options for all types of instruction.
The School of Contemporary Teaching & Learning (SCTL) can support faculty in developing resources and preparing for hyflex instruction. Development projects relating to Hyflex courses must be pre-approved by Deans and follow the Digital Course Design process led by SCTL.
Online (Synchronous)
Learning takes place online and in real time (i.e., synchronously), using the college video conferencing application - Microsoft Teams.
In an Online (Synchronous) course, all learners must attend the virtual sessions that are outlined within the delivery schedule.
The School of Contemporary Teaching & Learning (SCTL) can support faculty in preparing for Online (synchronous).
Online (Asynchronous)
Learning takes place online and asynchronously so that learners can complete the required learning activities on their own time. The faculty will outline the learner expectations by identifying specific milestones, deadlines, and learning activities within each asynchronous lesson.
In an Online (asynchronous) course, learners will not be required to meet synchronously as a cohort.
The School of Contemporary Teaching & Learning (SCTL) can support faculty in developing resources and preparing for Online (asynchronous) instruction. Development projects relating to Online (asynchronous) courses must be pre-approved by Deans and follow the Digital Course Design process led by SCTL.