HyFlex Classrooms
HyFlex Classrooms
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What is HyFlex?
What is HyFlex?
HyFlex, short for Hybrid-Flexible, is a course design method and teaching approach that was designed to better accommodate student needs by combining online and face-to-face classroom experiences. Participants can choose whether they want to attend online, head to the classroom/meeting room, or do both, giving them the freedom to attend when and where they want based on their own needs, desires, and preferences.
Classrooms with HyFlex technology at GateWay (CH1053, IE2212, MA1196, MA2223) give instructors the ability to teach in-person and remote learners simultaneously, or to record their lectures for their online sections while teaching face-to-face, depending on their preferences, needs, or course design.
Additional Readings on the HyFlex Classroom
How does Hyflex work?
How does Hyflex work?
Instructors will prepare course content and material for both in-person and online access. All learning material should equally address and support learning outcomes, regardless of the delivery medium. This way, whether a student attends class in a face-to-face environment, remotely through their computer, or by watching a recording if a recording is available, the learning objectives and results will remain equivalent. Though it may seem daunting, with some guidance and preparation, the HyFlex model can help overcome many of the obstacles posed now and be a straight line to our future teaching and learning environments.
HyFlex Technology
HyFlex Technology
Multi-modal learning environments
Multi-modal learning environments
Many classes being held with HyFlex technology will involve interacting with students who are in face-to-face and online sections at the same time. Some instructors also make lecture recordings available as an option for students to watch in an asynchronous setting. In order to accommodate students accessing your class through these different means, you may need to consider the following when teaching a class with multiple audiences. Remember... you do not have to learn and understand all the tools at once! Take it slow, and add new tools and techniques as you become more comfortable teaching in a classroom with HyFlex technology.
Classroom Equipment & Furniture
Classroom Equipment & Furniture
Click the dropdown arrows for images and information regarding the equipment and furniture in the HyFlex Classrooms at GateWay
Below are renderings of Interactive/Collaborative Classrooms at GateWay by Campus to assist you with using the flexible furniture for your class. With different height and shaped tables, stools and chairs, your students can find the right space for their learning! NOTE: Please put the furniture back into its original set up if you decide to make adjustments for your class.
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Furniture Configuration Ideas MA1196
Furniture Configuration Ideas MA1196
Below are renderings of MA1196 to assist you with using the flexible furniture for your class. With different height and shaped tables, stools and chairs, your students can find the right space for their learning! NOTE: Please put the furniture back into its original set up if you decide to make adjustments for your class.
Furniture Configuration Ideas MA2223
Furniture Configuration Ideas MA2223
Below are renderings of MA2223 to assist you with using the flexible furniture for your class. With different height and shaped tables, stools and chairs, your students can find the right space for their learning! NOTE: Please put the furniture back into its original set up if you decide to make adjustments for your class.
Microphones
Preparing to Teach in a HyFlex Classroom
Preparing to Teach in a HyFlex Classroom
There is a lot to consider when preparing to teach in a HyFlex Classroom. Beyond being training on the pedagogy and equipment in the classroom, you must familiarize yourself with seeing your course through the eyes of your students online, face-2-face and beyond. Below is a guide to help you prepare for your upcoming course in a GateWay HyFlex Classroom.
Microphones
Microphones
Two (2) Microphones are built into the ceilings of the classrooms for wide-range disbursement of audio for students inside and outside of the classroom environment.
Best Practice Tip: Always test your audio before starting your class to ensure everyone is able to hear to!
Cameras
Cameras
Cameras
There are two (2) cameras in each of the HyFlex classrooms. One is instructor facing and the other student facing. There are predefined positions for the cameras to provide you different view options.
Control Panel
Control Panel
Control Panel
The Control Panel on the Instructor Station in the HyFlex classroom is designed to assist you with technology in the room. From adjust the camera angles to using the computer and ViewSonic interactive board, you have control at your fingertips!
Document Camera
Document Cameras
Document Cameras
Document Cameras are located in your HyFlex classroom to assist with demonstrations along side your computer, webcam and so much more. Below is a link to a basic support resource for your convenience.
AirTame
AirTame
AirTame
The AirTame in the HyFlex classroom is a great way to engage and involve your students in the learning process. My connecting a laptop remotely, students can share their work to all of their classmates!
Laptop Cart
Laptop Cart
Laptop Cart
There is one laptop cart with 32 laptops to support student learning in each of the HyFlex classrooms. These laptop carts are maintained by IT.
Need help with your laptop cart? Contact IT at 602-286-8411 #1.
Best Practices Tip: Assign the laptops in order of your roster, this will help with any issues from class period to class period and student to student!
My ViewSonic Board
My ViewSonic Board
My ViewSonic Board
The My ViewSonic Interactive Board can take your classes to a whole new level. From instructor lead activities to student and group participation, the sky is the limit in your HyFlex Classroom!
Magnetic Whiteboards
Magnetic Whiteboards
Magnetic Whiteboards
Magnetic Whiteboards are available in the HyFlex classroom to assist with student collaboration. They connect to magnets on the wall or on a rolling stand to meet students where they are in the classroom. Student can take them to their tables or stand at the wall, the choice is theirs!
Need Dry Erase Markers and Erasers? Contact your department Administrative Assistant for these supplies!
There is a lot to consider when preparing to teach in a HyFlex Classroom. Beyond being training on the pedagogy and equipment in the classroom, you must familiarize yourself with seeing your course through the eyes of your students online, face-2-face and beyond. Below is a guide to help you prepare for your upcoming course in a GateWay HyFlex Classroom.
If you are currently scheduled or wish to be scheduled in a HyFlex Classroom, you must schedule a training session with the CTLED by email us at ctl@gatewaycc.edu or by calling 602-286-8901.
After reviewing the resources on this page and scheduling a training with the CTLED, you will want to take a tour of a HyFlex classroom to a feel as to what your new environment will be like.
There are renderings for you to review regarding flexible classroom furniture set up and resources on each of different items you will use in the classroom to include, but not limited to: Ceiling microphones, cameras, Air tame, document camera, interactive whiteboard, laptop cart and control panel.
Once you have become familiar with the HyFlex technology and how to utilize it in the coming semester(s), begin planning out and creating course content. You can outline or storyboard the classroom and online components to assure that they are going to equally address learning outcomes.
The CTLED instructional designers are available to answer your questions and provide guidance. Instructional designers can also assist with creating course content that is applicable to both an online and in-person learning environment. Contact us for a consultation via email at ctl@gatewaycc.edu or by telephone at 602-286-8901.
After you have been trained, visit your assigned classrooms or similar rooms to familiarize yourself with the technology and created your HyFlex course content, it is now time to practice a lecture. Your assigned classrooms may be open and unlocked when not in use, but if not, contact Campus Safety for assistance with entering the room. They can be reached at 480-784-0900. Best Practice Tip: Consider inviting other faculty members in your department to a Google Meet, Webex, Loom or Zoom meeting while in the classroom so that they can see you from the perspective of a student.
Classroom equipment support? Contact IT at 602-286-8411 #1.
Pedagogy and Interactive Whiteboard Training? Contact the CTLED via email at ctl@gatewaycc.edu or by telephone at 602-286-8901.
HyFlex Student Response Buddies
HyFlex Student Response Buddies
Keeping track of and engaging with questions or comments from remote learners can be challenging for one person to do while also working with face-to-face students. Consider asking students to volunteer to monitor the chat and non-verbal communication (i.e. a raised hand) that your remote learners may use to ask questions or provide feedback. That person can then raise their hand in-person or interject on behalf of the remote learners. Make sure remote learners know who will be doing this so they can reach out if their question goes unanswered.
Tech Tool Tip: Use an online spinner to select students at random. This ensures that every will get a turn to support the class learning by monitoring chat and raised hands in the classroom. https://wheelofnames.com
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