1. Hybrid Courses Pitfalls and Solutions Camelia Salajean and Nedjla Ougouag HWC – Mathematics/CIS May 06, 2016

2. Class format you teach f2ff2f – hybridf2f – onlinef2f – online – hybrid

3. Misconceptions about hybrid courses What you need to do to teach a hybrid course at CCC First steps in designing your hybrid course

4. Definition What does “Hybrid Learning” mean for you? “Hybrid courses are a unique blend of traditional face-to-face classroom learning and robust online learning activities, structured to maximize the best features of both formats. A hybrid course is designed to integrate face-to-face and online activities so that there is a meaningful and organic connection between the online component and the face-to-face classroom experience. Well-designed Hybrid courses can: assist faculty in achieving course goals and objectives more effectively; assist a wider range of students to learn more effectively; and, can provide greater efficiencies for managing in-demand classroom space.” Richard J. Novak, January 2009

5. Misconceptions about Hybrid Courses Hybrid courses are easy. From the point of view of: Faculty Student Administrator Hybrid learning is a replacement for teachers. Technology can never replace a competent teacher!

6. Misconceptions about hybrid courses What do you need to teach a hybrid at CCC First steps in designing your hybrid course

7. What do you have to do to teach a hybrid course at CCC? 1. Meet the CCC requirements: complete three MVCR courses on the Illinois Online Network (ION) prior to the course selection semester: Three Required: Overview, Instructional Design, Student Assessment. Recommended: Blended-Hybrid Learning. 2. The hybrid course has to be approved by the Dean of Instruction at your college/department. 3. Design, develop and teach the hybrid course.

8. Misconceptions about hybrid courses What do you need to teach a hybrid at CCC First steps in designing your hybrid course

9. Designing the course – Hands on What steps should be included in your plan? What are some major needs to address in starting the course design. (come up with two items on the design checklist of your course). Let’s create a checklist!

10. A possible checklist: Set clear and manageable set of goals for the course. Select instructional methods for each class session. Design instructional strategies. Timeline. Connect the learning. Assess/evaluate performances.

11. Pitfalls and solutions in course design Avoid the “course and a half” syndrome. Do not minimize the online component. Integrate the f2f and online components. Keep the course plans and technology simple. Avoid student confusion.

12. What is your wish list from a future Hybrid Committee?

13. References and additional resources: The Hybrid Online Model: Good Practice, Margie Martyn – 2003. The Hybrid Online Model: Good Practice, Illinois Online Network. MVCR Course Catalog. Hybrid Courses: Obstacles and Solutions for Faculty and Students, Roberta Kaleta, Carla Garnham, Alan Aycock – 2005 Hybrid Courses: Obstacles and Solutions for Faculty and Students, Experiences With a Hybrid Class: Tips and Pitfalls, Joy L. Colwell - 2006 Experiences With a Hybrid Class: Tips and Pitfalls,