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Common Definitions

In an effort to streamline reporting processes and improve the allocation of distance learning resources, we have created new instructional methods. In order to ensure that instructional methods are being used consistently across campus, below are definitions of the types and a flow chart to assist you in correctly assign assigning the instructional proper delivery method to your course(s).

IN-PERSON METHODS

Applied Skills/Studio/Practicum (AP) Cooperative Education (CO) Colloquium (CQ) Discussion (No Credit) (DI) Elective Activities (ELA) Ensemble (EN) Examination (EX) Flight Instruction - AVN Program (FLY) Field Work (FW) Group Conference (GC) Internship (IN) Independent Research (IR) Individual Study (IS) Lab (No Credit) (LA)	Lecture (LE) Lecture2 - Different Meeting Spaces (LE2) Lecture-Lab (Credit) (LL) Plenary (PL) Practicum (PR) Partial Term: 4-7 Weeks (PT) Pre-Masters Thesis (PTH) Off-Campus Study (SA) Seminar (SE) Studio/Applied Skills (ST) Symposium (SY) Masters Thesis (TH) Workshop (WK) Externship (XT)

ONLINE METHODS

Asynchronous Online (OL)

Asynchronous Online courses are taught exclusively online and require no live class sessions. These do not take place in a classroom with students physically present. Students can consume content and complete assessments without scheduled sessions.

Synchronous Online (OS)

Synchronous Online courses are taught exclusively online at a scheduled time. Students are not physically present, but virtually present. Students are required to attend sessions that would match regular class time. An assigned time on the schedule of classes is required to avoid impeding on other synchronous or face-to-face courses and exams.

Online Hybrid (OH)

Hybrid classes are a combination of both synchronized online sessions and asynchronous online instructional methods. The identifying difference between this method and the synchronous online method is a reduced, or infrequent, occurrence of synchronous sessions. An assigned time on the schedule of classes is required to avoid impeding upon other courses.

Mixed Hybrid (HY)

Mixed Hybrid classes are a combination of both online sessions (synchronous and/or asynchronous) and face-to-face meetings in a physical space. An assigned time and classroom on the schedule of classes are required to avoid impeding on synchronous or face-to-face courses and exams.

Live-Stream (LIV)

Live-streamed courses are synchronously delivered to distance students and a group of students who are physically present. An assigned time and classroom on the schedule of classes are required to avoid impeding on synchronous or face-to-face courses and exams.

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Other variations may occur, but IT should be consulted to be sure that personnel, scheduling, and/or equipment considerations are available. VITAL can provide consultation in congruence with IT allocations/availability.

ONLINE TEACHING MATRIX

The matrix below provides visual clarification of the definitions given above.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD	Physical Space Required	Assigned Times Required	Students In-Person	Students at a Distance, synchronously
Synchronous Online (OS)	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified
Asynchronous Online (OL)	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified
Mixed Hybrid (HY)	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified
Online Hybrid (OH)	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified
Livestream (LIV)	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified	Image Modified