Hybrid Learning

Hybrid courses integrate face-to-face (F2F) and online instruction and activities. Students will attend some in-person lectures, labs and/or tutorials but also engage with online content, either synchronously or asynchronously. 

Synchronous online learning occurs when the instructor and students engage with the course content and each other in real time but from different locations. This can be done through platforms such as Google Meet or Kaltura Virtual Classroom.

Asynchronous online learning occurs when the instructor and students engage with the course content and each other at different times and from different locations. The instructor provides materials and resources that students can review at their own time and guides students through assessments and feedback as needed.

You may have a combination of synchronous and asynchronous components in a given course. It is important to review the delivery modality of each course and plan your schedule accordingly. You should also confirm that your laptop or tech device is compatible with the platforms to be used in your courses and download any required software ahead of time.

Help and Support

For answers to specific questions about hybrid learning platforms, check out our Tangerine Tech Guides created by students, for students.

References

Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Learning. (2020, December 17). Keep Learning Website, University of Waterloo. https://uwaterloo.ca/keep-learning/strategies-remote-teaching/synchronous-vs-asynchronous-online-learning