COURSE COMPARISON: Lecture Lecture Style generally consists of lectures and recitations. For the lecture portion, in class time is spent delivering course content. Recitations
are dedicated to content application, practice and reinforcement. Out of class time is spent independently preparing and practicing the course
material by completing readings and assignments.
Face-to-Face Model: All instruction and activities occur in person in a physical space.
In Class Experience
Online Instruction
Independent Practice
3 hours
3-6 hours
Lecture
Taking notes
Recitations (Lab/Studio)
Readings
Formative Assessment
Papers
Presentations
Projects
High Stakes Exams
Problem Sets
Office Hours
Assignments
Prep for In-class Activities
http://assett.colorado.edu Page | 1 Hybrid Models replace some in-class time with out-of-class, online, interactive learning activities, and make significant changes in remaining
in-class meetings to encourage active learning. Change in delivery mode requires more autonomous and independent study habits.
Hybrid redesign options include but are not limited to the two options below:
Hybrid Lecture Replacement: Lectures and course content are delivered online. Out of class time is spent viewing these materials. In class
time is spent developing an active and engaging learning experience for students through discussions, content application, practice and
reinforcement.
In-Class Instruction
Online Instruction
Independent Practice
1-2 hours
1-2 hours
3-6 hours
Brief Review of Content
Discussion
Activities
Technology
Recorded Lectures
Screencasts
Taking notes
Readings
Formative Assessment
Papers
Existing online content
High stakes exams
Websites, Open Educational
Resources, Videos
Projects
Recitations (Lab/Studio)
Problem sets
Low Stakes Quizzes
Office Hours
Formative Assessments
Office Hours (if necessary)
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Assignments
Online Survey Tools
Video chat, Videoconferencing,
Available by phone
Page | 2 Hybrid Recitation Replacement: Lectures and course content are delivered in class. Out of class time is spent applying, practicing and
reinforcing course materials. Online activities include discussions, simulations, self-paced online homework. Significant time and effort may be
required to create equivalent active and engaging learning experience for students.
In-Class Instruction
Online Instruction
Independent Practice
1-2 hours
1-2 hours
3-6 hours
Lecture
Activities
Formative Assessment
Discussion
Technology
Taking notes
Readings
Discussion boards, forums
Presentations
Papers
Formative Assessment
High stakes exams
Office Hours
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Problem Solving
LMS Quizzes, Online Surveys
Projects
Problem sets
E-texts, Websites, Blogs,
Websites, Open Educational
Resources, Videos
Lab/Studio
Simulations, Online Self-Paced
Homework Sites, Discipline
Specific Software
Office Hours (if necessary)
Video chat, Videoconferencing,
Available by phone
Assignments
Page | 3 Online Model: All in-class meetings are eliminated. All learning experiences occur online by using Web-based, multi-media resources, or
commercial software to provide content and facilitate interaction between course participants. Change in delivery mode requires significant
autonomous and independent study habits. Students will need proficient skills in using course technology.
In-Class Instruction
Online Instruction
Independent Practice
0 hours
3 hours
3-6 hours
Activities Technologies
Taking notes
Online readings
Recorded Lectures Screencasts
Papers
Existing Online Content Websites, Open Educational
Resources, Videos
Projects
Low Stakes Quizzes LMS quizzes, survey tools,
textbook sites
Online problem sets
Assignments
Discussion Discussion boards, forums
Formative Assessment LMS quizzes, Online Surveys,
Textbook sites
Case Studies E-texts, websites, blogs,
Problem Solving Websites, Open Educational
Resources, Videos
Lab/Studio Simulations, Online Self-paced
Homework sites, Discipline
Specific Software
High Stakes Exams LMS Quiz and Assignment Tools
Office Hours Video Chat, Videoconferencing,
Available by phone
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