Delivery Mode: Hybrid
Grappling with what type of teaching delivery mode will suit you best? While this is not an exhaustive list of the pros and cons associated with teaching a mixture of on ground and online (hybrid), it does highlight some of the common affordances and challenges. There is no “one size fits all” delivery mode. Every option offers unique ways in which instructors and course developers can support students toward mastering course objectives and goals.
What is hybrid?
The University of Memphis Provost’s office defines hybrid courses as classes that mix on-ground and online instruction. The classes will meet at the regularly scheduled times, but safety considerations dictate that only a percentage of the class can attend a given section so that the basic course materials, including lectures, must also be remotely accessible. Any synchronous activities, in the classroom or remote, will take place during the published class times.
Pros of delivering hybrid courses:
- Pedagogical richness through combination of modes
- Benefits of both online and in-person formats
- Greatest opportunity for learning through social and community projects
Cons:
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- Difficult to coordinate online and face-to-face course portions
- Limitations of both face-to-face and online formats
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