HyFlex Course design: Conditions, Controversy & Craftsmanship

Silver Lining for Learning · Mar 6, 2021 · 1h 1m

HyFlex is a term used widely and often with a tint of controversy; especially when teachers are already overwhelmed with student psychological, emotional, technological, and academic needs during the pandemic. The Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) course design delivers a student-directed multi-modal learning experience. Students choose between attending (participating) in class sessions in a traditional classroom (or lecture hall) setting or in an online environment. The HyFlex course design is built upon four fundamental values: (1) Learner Choice, (2) Equivalency, (3) Reusability, and (4)…