For suggestions for how to adapt various teaching approaches to online modalities, explore the links in the sidebar on the left. Keep in mind that the  details for modifying any classroom activity may vary depending on the instructional modality that is most appropriate for the given situation and the scale and anticipated duration of the disruption. To help you choose the best approach, expand the accordions below to learn about common online instructional modalities.*

Synchronous Online

In this modality, class sessions are held online during normal class periods using a video conferencing tool such as Zoom. This is a relatively easy option to implement and thus suitable for both short- and long-term disruptions. including when you are unavailable to attend one of your in-person class sessions.

Hyflex

In this modality, class sessions are held in person for some students and simultaneously synchronously online for others. This can be used when the disruption affects only small groups of students or individual students.

Hybrid

In this modality, some class sessions are held in-person and some synchronously or asynchronously online. It might be appropriate in situations where the times your physical classroom space is available is limited.

Asynchronous Online

In this modality, no traditional class sessions are held; students work independently through learning modules typically delivered through the learning management system. It can be used for short-term, ad hoc disruptions or extended ones anticipated well in advance. For extended disruptions, expect to spend a considerable amount of time designing the course developing the course site.

Regardless of the instructional modality, the suggestions highlighted in the linked material in the sidebar on the left will get you quickly started with your transition to emergency remote teaching.

*The descriptions are adapted from the official SIS Instruction Modes. Some changes to instructional modality may require Dean-level approval.