Four Considerations When Training HyFlex Instructors in Higher Ed
The evidence-based professional development approach we use at Vanguard is based on a few important factors that include budget, faculty skill set, equity and access, and pedagogy.
Budget
For many institutions, the cost of installing the required technology in classrooms to facilitate concurrent in-person and virtual sessions is high. In addition, the cost of providing faculty members with the necessary initial and ongoing training and technical assistance for this approach can also be prohibitively expensive. This training and equipment could be deemed necessary, but not as a first step.
Skill Set
A significant percentage of faculty demonstrate exceptional skills in engaging their students in a conventional face-to-face setting, while a smaller percentage of faculty excel at engaging their students in a live virtual environment. An even smaller group of faculty members possess the ability to effectively engage both sets of students. Although it is feasible to achieve a successful live simultaneous engagement with the aid of top-notch equipment, technical support and training, it remains a challenging task and should not be required of faculty at the beginning of the process.
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