Overview

This 8-week, instructor-led course provides an overview of the hybrid, blended, and Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) course design and delivery approaches. These approaches integrate both face-to-face and online learning experiences in order to make learning more accessible and flexible for all students. Participants will engage in critical discussions, research, and hands-on activities to explore the foundational principles, applications, curriculum planning, and technologies of these approaches.

Learners who complete this course have the opportunity to earn the Master Online Teacher Certificate or one of our microcredentials.

Outcomes

As a result of completing course activities and assignments, participants will:

  • Demonstrate understanding of principles, applications, and relevant technologies for hybrid, blended learning, and HyFlex course design approaches.
  • Plan for the creation, implementation, and evaluation of hybrid, blended, and HyFlex course content, activities, and assessments that enhance student engagement, accessibility, and flexibility. 
  • Engage in discussions with peers that foster critical thinking and collaboration. 
  • Reflect on personal learning experiences throughout the course and their relevance to professional goals.

Enrolling is EASY!

  1. Login or create an account.
  2. Enter payment information.
  3. Look for access links in your inbox.

If you are an institutional contact and want to register multiple people from your organization, please contact ION at ion@uis.edu. We can bulk enroll participants from a list.

Hybrid, Blended, and HyFlex Course Design

Cost:

$445.00

Duration:

8 weeks

Program

This course is a part of the Master Online Teacher Certificate  program, which includes the following courses:

You must complete the following courses to earn the Master Online Teacher professional certificate:

  • Overview of Online Instruction
  • Instructional Design for Online Course Development
  • Student Assessment in Online Courses
  • Practicum

In addition, you must successfully complete two of the following electives:

  • Hybrid, Blended, and HyFlex Course Design
  • Technology Tools for Online Learning
  • Universal Design Principles for Online Learning
  • Interactive & Immersive Technologies in Online Learning
  • Encouraging Communication in Online Courses
  • Cultural Responsiveness for the Online Classroom

Planning

Prerequisite: None

See the proposed course schedule  and important registration dates to help plan your learning path. 

Discounts

Learners taking this course to earn a professional certificate can receive a discount by registering for the certificate program:


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  • Register for a microcredential in , , , or .
     

Discount codes

If you are from a community college that receives a discount on ION courses, please acquire your code from the ION contact at your institution or email ion@uis.edu before registering. 

Community college members must also use their college email for verification.