HyFlex is an instructional model that allows students to choose between different modes of learning: in-person, synchronous online (virtual), or asynchronous online. This model has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially since the start of the pandemic, but also in online institutions, as it allows for greater flexibility and customization in the learning experience. […]
This blog post provides an overview of the new self-paced workshop, 3-Steps for Transitioning to HyFlex. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of self-paced learning are highlighted. Why self-paced learning is a good fit for teacher training is also included in this blog post. Rolling enrollment registration starts now. Workshops open May 1, 2023. Complete […]
I recently (2/2/23) asked an OpenAI tool (OpenAI GPT-3 Playground https://platform.openai.com/playground ) about HyFlex, looking for its answer to a few of the most common questions we answer. With all the discussion about the use of AI tools to aid the writing process in schools, I think we need to understand this much better (as […]
Join us on June 26, 2023 onsite at the University at Albany, New York or online. This conference is a collaboration between the HyFlex Learning Community and a team of educators from AATLAS, at the School of Education at the University at Albany (SUNY) and Hunter College (CUNY). The Call for Proposals has been released, registration […]
Dr. Jerry Rivera-Wilson, University at Albany Dr. Gina Riley, CUNY Hunter College Welcome to K-12 HyFlex! Our interest in HyFlex learning came from the urgent need to provide flexible learning options for K-12 students during the pandemic. As higher education faculty members who work with inservice and preservice educators (and who also have a combined […]
Flexible course attendance has become an increasingly desirable option for students seeking more autonomy in how they participate in lecture and learning activities. As more blended and HyFlex courses are offered, students expect more flexibility across the course, specifically in graded activities (Adams et.al, 2021) Evaluative strategies, such as ungrading, have emerged as innovative […]
Many institutions are looking to HyFlex delivery as a way to increase or maintain declining enrollments. During the spring of 2022, Edge Research and HCM Strategists (2022) and the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation partnered to conduct focus groups and an online survey of 1675 high school graduates who never attended or who dropped out […]
How do you teach a HyFlex course when the number of students in various participation modes is very unequal? How do you teach one student in a mode – often in the classroom? Conversely, you could ask how do you teach 50 asynchronous students with very few in the synchronous mode(s)? Answers will vary greatly […]
While cleaning my email inbox this morning. I saw a link to a paper regarding a plagiarism study. One of the concerns of teachers adopting HyFlex is the same as those adopting asynchronous assessment. They worry about an increase in cheating. I recommend a balance of auto grading and manual. Auto grading of low and […]
Traditional Learning Environments In traditional learning environments, the teacher sets the pace. All learners move on to the next lesson regardless of readiness. That means that the instruction time is the constant and the outcome is flexible: A-F. Traditional (Teacher-Centered) classroom flow is listed in the bullets below. § Participate in instructional activities supporting learning […]