Exploring HyFlex Teaching: Challenges and Strategies

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Delve into the world of HyFlex teaching with Dr. Cline Bonnotte-Hoover, as she navigates the complexities of blending in-person and online learning methods. Discover the impact on attendance, engagement, and communication, along with the unique dynamics present in the classroom environment. Uncover strategies to enhance student interaction and optimize teaching approaches in the post-pandemic era.

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Welcome to my (Online) Classroom C line Bonnotte-Hoover, PhD Department of French

HyFlex Does it work? What is happening in the classroom? (attendance, engagement, communication) What does it feel like in the classroom? In-person only How does it compare to pre-pandemic teaching? What is happening in the classroom? (attendance, engagement, communication) What does it feel like in the classroom? Agenda General advice Importance of communication Use of Brightspace

HyFlex

Yes, with some challenges Technology Multi-tasking Flipped classroom Sound issues Interaction between students Flexibility Varied in-person attendance Does it work? Advice Keep things simple Have students interact with those in the same attendance group Plan activities that work with a variety of group sizes

Attendance 26 currently enrolled 5 students emailed before start of term to confirm online only Slow shift towards online attendance Steady attendance (average of 18) despite posting class recordings What is happening in the classroom? (attendance, engagement, communication) Engagement Is lower than online last year Is higher for those online Is limited in person Attendance 30 Communication Some technical obstacles Quiet in the classroom Need to repeat student interventions 25 20 15 10 5 0 Sept 16th Sept 30th Oct 7th Oct 14th Oct 21st Nov 4th Online In-Person Total

Some awkwardness Challenges with reading non verbal cues Masks Distance What does it feel like in the classroom? Factor of frequency? (class is only once a week)

Survey results: engagement

Survey results: attendance

How do you feel during the Thursday class? Please specify if this is when you attend online or in person. Online I attend online on Thursdays. I feel interested in the course and find it helpful when we review upcoming assignments, learn about French sayings, and have discussions. It is a good opportunity to practice speaking/listening in French live as opposed to a recording. However, sometimes I lose focus/motivation because I think the Tuesday videos are pretty informative so I don't necessarily need to take any new notes or listen to the concepts again. At the same time, it doesn't hurt to review new content/practice as a class. I attend online; I feel engaged in the discussion, and I like that content is reviewed together with the class. Survey results: experience In person I attend class in person. It would be more engaging if there were more people that came to class. In-Person: I am engaged. C line is enthusiastic and ensures we all understand the concept. She is funny and makes a safe space to learn. I also like when we break into discussion groups. I feel safe to ask questions if there is something I don't understand. I attend in person classes and I feel engaged when in class. I usually look forward to Thursday class because its the one day a week I go to campus. Afterwards I always meet up with friends and study in the library. I attend in person and it helps me focus better and be less distracted Online/In person I attend both online and in person and I feel like I did before the pandemic; engaged and ready to learn

I like the HyFlex as it gives everyone a fair opportunity to come to class. The only disadvantage I feel as a HyFlex student (as opposed to an online- only synchronous classroom) is that I do not get to see my professor's facial expressions when she teaches. Fortunately, C line has a very expressive voice. I would love to see Carleton adopt this format more widely, as I would strongly prefer to continue learning exclusively online. Moving to Ottawa would be expensive, and I would lose the ability to work if I had to spend time commuting to school. Survey results: HyFlex I think the advantage to going in person is that you actually get to know your peers and professor, as well as the campus. However, I personally learn well online and find it works for my schedule and needs.

In-person only

Very similar to pre-pandemic teaching How does it compare to pre-pandemic teaching? Particular challenge is communication Group sizes Volume Room layout High(er) motivation Students chose an in-person only section

Attendance 25 20 Attendance 25 currently enrolled Holding steady (~ 83% attendance) 15 10 5 What is happening in the classroom? (attendance, engagement, communication) 0 Oct 22nd Oct 13th Oct 1st Oct 6th Oct 8th Nov 5th Sept 17th Sept 29th Oct 20th Nov 3rd Sept 15th Oct 15th Engagement Very high Lots of questions, discussions Communication High motivation Some challenges given the context But students seem less hesitant than pre-pandemic Social aspect Students are socializing to a degree that I ve never seen before

High energy Challenges with reading non verbal cues Masks Distance What does it feel like in the classroom? Students are comfortable in the classroom and so am I Factor of frequency (class is twice a week)

General Advice

Do HyFlex training in advance with real activities prepared Keep things simple and streamlined Logistics Brightspace used for all assessments (avoids paper, gives extra time in class) Prepare handout in advance and post on Brightspace

Explain what HyFlex is and isnt Emphasis on flexibility for students but also discuss the behind- the-scenes work of the instructor Importance of Communication Set expectations What I am doing for them What they can do for the group Teach students about the course page and explain the structure