Online Instructional Methods

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 correctly assign the instructional method to your course(s).

IN PERSON METHODS

Applied Skills/Studio/Practicum Cooperative Education Colloquium Discussion (No Credit) Elective Activities Ensemble Examination Flight Instruction - AVN Program Field Work Group Conference Internship Independent Research Individual Study Lab (No Credit)	Lecture Lecture2 - Different Meeting Spaces Lecture-Lab (Credit) Plenary Practicum Partial Term: 4-7 Weeks Pre-Masters Thesis Off-Campus Study Seminar Studio/Applied Skills Symposium Masters Thesis Workshop Externship

ONLINE METHODS

Asynchronous Online

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

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

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

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

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.

MBA Live and Nursing Live, along with some others, take place in specially built distance learning rooms (currently: VUCA 1412, URH 120, LBN 105, and LBN 15). This method is used when Information Technology will work with the faculty members to get course links setup in Blackboard and a student tech will be provided to run the equipment.

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

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD	Physical Space Required	Assigned Times Required	Students In-Person	Students at a Distance, synchronously
Synchronous Online
Asynchronous Online
Mixed Hybrid
Online Hybrid
Livestream