Choosing Technology and Teaching Modalities
Spectrum of Teaching Modalities
| Blended | Blended Synchronous | Hyflex (Hybrid + Flexible) | Fully Online |
| Face-to-face, on ground instruction that uses online elements in order for students to complete some of their course work at their own pace. (Kich, 2016). | Face to face, on ground instruction where remote students participate in synchronous classes via web conferencing technologies such as Zoom or Teams (Clemson 2020) | Hybrid format for face-to-face and online students with a flexible attendance policy for students. Students choose to attend face-to-face synchronous class sessions or complete course learning activities online without attending class in person. (Beatty, 2019). | Fully asynchronous delivery, or a combination of asynchronous and synchronous sessions. |
"To be most successful, start small. Make sure you yourself are comfortable with the tech. If you cannot easily and confidently use the tool, it's not the right choice for you. Remember, too, that you can teach very effectively using only the basic set of tools in your LMS...Announcements, Discussion Forums, Assignments, and Quizzes." - Darby Flower, Small Teaching Online
Further Reading
Clemson University Office of Teaching Effectiveness, Instructional PlaybookReflect on the technology you plan on using in the classroom
- How are we using technology to create spaces for collaboration and inclusion?
- What barriers are there to the modality we chose? What opportunities can be embraced by choosing this modality?
- How can we ensure we have designed for optimal collaboration and have invited multiple perspectives?
- How can we create an environment that encourages people to share ideas without fear of judgment and also maintains an awareness of biases?
Training for teaching in these modalities
1. Welcome to Canvas course (in your Canvas Course Dashboard)2. Teaching an Adaptable Online Course (CTL)
3. Foundations in Digital Pedagogy (in your Canvas Course Dashboard)
4. Teaching an Online Course: An Extended Workshop
5. Teaching and Learning on LinkedIn Learning (WUSTL)