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148

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English

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Initially conceived as a workaround related to the crisis precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown of 2020, Interactive Synchronous HyFlex reimagines an active-learning, team-based classroom, making it possible for any student to participate fully, whether they are seated in the back row or joining from elsewhere in the world. Developed and refined by the authors through five years of classroom experimentation and National Science Foundation–funded research, this forward-facing approach—which refers to online synchronous hybrid delivery and combines the terms “hybrid” and “flexible”—brings together learners in a single classroom who have the daily option of meeting face-to-face or synchronously online. Through simple ideas, thought-provoking questions, and practical examples, Engaging Learners Everywhere reveals how existing technology, such as video conferencing and digital collaboration tools, can help bring students together in more robust and inclusive learning communities. This teaching model minimizes the disruptions and challenges instructors frequently encounter due to inclement weather, illnesses, and travel conflicts. Additionally, features such as live captioning, screen sharing, and classroom recordings benefit all students, not just those with disability accommodations. Ultimately, Interactive Synchronous HyFlex provides a more elastic pedagogical approach that allows students to remain engaged and connected to their instructors and to each other.

ISBN

9781626712164

Publication Date

Winter 12-15-2025

Publisher

Purdue University

City

West Lafayette

Keywords

inclusive classrooms, blended learning, mixed-group learning, technology-enhanced classrooms, collaborative learning, student collaboration, information communication technology, hands-on learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, remote learning, community of inquiry, design education, design thinking, educational technology, teacher education, research-based teaching, equitable classroom environments, Brain Beatty, teaching during COVID, content sharing, enhanced screen access, language accessibility, classroom transcription and recordings, multimedia integration and hyperlinking, student autonomy, instant messaging software, distributed work Software, classroom attendance, student equity, peer support, Cognitive Presence, Teaching Presence, Mann-Whitney U test

Disciplines

Curriculum and Instruction | Education | Online and Distance Education

Comments

Open access publication of this title is supported by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies.

Engaging Learners Everywhere: The Interactive Synchronous HyFlex Method

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