7 Things You Should Know About the HyFlex Course Model

Published:
Briefs, Case Studies, Papers, Reports
Author(s) and Contributors:
Contributions by: Natalie Milman Valerie Irvine Kevin Kelly Jack Miller Kem Saichaie
Source(s) and Collection(s):
Sources(s): EDUCAUSE Publications Collection(s): EDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know
ParentTopics:
Hybrid Learning Instructional Design Learning Environments Online Learning

Abstract

The hybrid flexible, or HyFlex, course format is an instructional approach that combines face-to-face (F2F) and online learning. Each class session and learning activity is offered in-person, synchronously online, and asynchronously online. Students can decide how to participate. The flexibility of the HyFlex model demonstrates a commitment to student success, and that flexibility can also enable institutions to maintain educational and research activities during a disruption.

The 7 Things You Should Know About... series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides concise information on emerging learning technologies. Each brief focuses on a single technology and describes what it is, where it is going, and why it matters to teaching and learning. Use these briefs for a no-jargon, quick overview of a topic and share them with time-pressed colleagues.

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This 7 Things was originally published in 2010; we have updated it to reflect 2020 learning environments. 

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