What is Learning Modality?

Learning modality describes how (delivery mode) and when (convening method) your class will meet. The delivery mode will tell you whether the class will meet only online, in-person, or a mix of both. The convening method will tell you whether the course will be meeting at specific times and locations, whether online or in-person. You will find these modalities associated with classes in class search and in the master schedule of classes. The default modality for classes is in-person, unless you see a class attribute in the class details that tells you the course has online components.

LEARNING MODALITY Description	DELIVERY MODE How will the class meet?	CONVENING METHOD When will the class meet?
Face-to-Face All instruction occurs in a designated campus location (classroom) during regularly scheduled predetermined days and times (synchronous) for which instructor and students are physically present throughout; will require detailed health and safety protocols for engagement among faculty and students.	In-Person All instruction occurs in a designated campus location (classroom) during regularly scheduled predetermined days and times (synchronous) for which instructor and students are physically present throughout; will require detailed health and safety protocols for engagement among faculty and students. Canvas may be used for submitting assignments, completing homework or distributing class materials.	Synchronous You’ll physically be in a classroom with your professor and classmates during pre-determined date and times. This modality resembles a traditional class and requires you to be in the classroom.
Hybrid Asynchronous (HYB) Student learning occurs both in scheduled in-person class meetings during specific published times and locations, and in asynchronous online class interactions. Typically, hybrid asynchronous classes will meet for fewer hours in person than standard in person classes, with more out of class work required.	Mix of In-Person and Online Your class will have scheduled in-person meetings that meet for less time than a regularly scheduled fully in-person class You will have more out of class work that you do according to your own schedule, subject to deadlines and due dates set by your professor.	Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Asynchronous. When coursework is online, you don’t need to meet as an entire class (asynchronous). This hybrid modality is described as online, asynchronous. In-Person. When you are scheduled to meet in-person, you’ll physically be in a classroom with your professor and classmates at the same time (synchronous). This hybrid modality is described as face-to-face, synchronous.
Hybrid Synchronous (HYBS) Student learning occurs both in scheduled in-person class meetings during specific published times and locations, and in synchronous online class meetings during specific published times. Typically, hybrid synchronous classes will meet for fewer hours in person than standard in person classes, but will have required online class meetings.	Mix of In-Person and Online Your class will have scheduled in-person meetings that meet for less time than a regularly scheduled fully in-person class You will also have required online classes held at specific times where you are expected to be in attendance.	Synchronous Online Synchronous. The online portion of the class will meet at a specific time, usually through videoconference (e.g., zoom). This hybrid modality is described as online synchronous. In-Person. When you are scheduled to meet in-person, you’ll physically be in a classroom with your professor and classmates at the same time. (synchronous). This hybrid modality is described as face-to-face, synchronous.
Online Asynchronous Student learning occurs exclusively online, asynchronously; no convenings of the entire class; student engagement with the faculty member occurs as requested via a digital platform. There will be no prescheduled meeting times either online or in-person.	Online Only No in-person meetings. All of your coursework is online. You do not need to physically be on campus to complete this course.	Asynchronous No scheduled day or time to regularly meet as a class with your professor and classmates. You will most likely work independently. You are still responsible for submitting work by deadlines and due dates set by your professor.
Online Blended (BL) Student learning occurs online, asynchronously, but with prescheduled synchronous in-virtual convenings of the entire class (e.g., Zoom).	Online Only Your class will have scheduled online meetings that meet for less time than a regularly scheduled fully in-person or synchronous online class, usually via videoconference (e.g. zoom) You will have more out of class work that you do according to your own schedule, subject to deadlines and due dates set by your professor. You do not need to physically be on campus to complete this course.	Synchronous and Asynchronous Asynchronous. No scheduled day or time to regularly meet as a class with your professor and classmates. You will most likely work independently. This blended modality is described as online, asynchronous. Synchronous. You will meet online with your entire class on scheduled dates and times. These will be outlined in your syllabus. This blended modality is described as online, synchronous.
Online Synchronous (SO) Student learning occurs exclusively online, during regularly scheduled predetermined days and times, for which instructor and students are virtually present throughout (e.g., Zoom).	Online Only All scheduled class meetings will be held online, typically via videoconference (e.g.,zoom). You do not need to physically be on campus to complete this course.	Synchronous You will regularly meet online as an entire class on scheduled dates and times.
Hy-Flex (HYFLEX) Classes listed as Hy-Flex will have students attending both online and in person, using technology that allows all participants to interact, regardless of physical location.	Mix of In-Person and Online You will either be attending classes in person at a scheduled time and location on campus, or attending classes at a scheduled time via videoconference (e.g., zoom) Students registering for Hy-Flex sections should not assume they will be attending solely online. In-person attendance may be required.	Synchronous You will regularly meet as an entire class on scheduled dates and times.

LEARNING MODALITY

Description

DELIVERY MODE

How will the class meet?

CONVENING METHOD

When will the class meet?

Face-to-Face

All instruction occurs in a designated campus location (classroom) during regularly scheduled predetermined days and times (synchronous) for which instructor and students are physically present throughout; will require detailed health and safety protocols for engagement among faculty and students.

In-Person

Synchronous

You’ll physically be in a classroom with your professor and classmates during pre-determined date and times. This modality resembles a traditional class and requires you to be in the classroom.

Hybrid Asynchronous (HYB)

Student learning occurs both in scheduled in-person class meetings during specific published times and locations, and in asynchronous online class interactions. Typically, hybrid asynchronous classes will meet for fewer hours in person than standard in person classes, with more out of class work required.

Mix of In-Person and Online

Your class will have scheduled in-person meetings that meet for less time than a regularly scheduled fully in-person class
You will have more out of class work that you do according to your own schedule, subject to deadlines and due dates set by your professor.

Synchronous and Asynchronous

Online Asynchronous. When coursework is online, you don’t need to meet as an entire class (asynchronous). This hybrid modality is described as online, asynchronous.
In-Person. When you are scheduled to meet in-person, you’ll physically be in a classroom with your professor and classmates at the same time (synchronous). This hybrid modality is described as face-to-face, synchronous.

Hybrid Synchronous (HYBS)

Student learning occurs both in scheduled in-person class meetings during specific published times and locations, and in synchronous online class meetings during specific published times. Typically, hybrid synchronous classes will meet for fewer hours in person than standard in person classes, but will have required online class meetings.

Mix of In-Person and Online

Your class will have scheduled in-person meetings that meet for less time than a regularly scheduled fully in-person class
You will also have required online classes held at specific times where you are expected to be in attendance.

Synchronous

Online Synchronous. The online portion of the class will meet at a specific time, usually through videoconference (e.g., zoom). This hybrid modality is described as online synchronous.
In-Person. When you are scheduled to meet in-person, you’ll physically be in a classroom with your professor and classmates at the same time. (synchronous). This hybrid modality is described as face-to-face, synchronous.

Online Asynchronous

Student learning occurs exclusively online, asynchronously; no convenings of the entire class; student engagement with the faculty member occurs as requested via a digital platform. There will be no prescheduled meeting times either online or in-person.

Online Only

No in-person meetings. All of your coursework is online.

You do not need to physically be on campus to complete this course.

Asynchronous

No scheduled day or time to regularly meet as a class with your professor and classmates. You will most likely work independently. You are still responsible for submitting work by deadlines and due dates set by your professor.

Online Blended (BL)

Student learning occurs online, asynchronously, but with prescheduled synchronous in-virtual convenings of the entire class (e.g., Zoom).

Online Only

Your class will have scheduled online meetings that meet for less time than a regularly scheduled fully in-person or synchronous online class, usually via videoconference (e.g. zoom)
You will have more out of class work that you do according to your own schedule, subject to deadlines and due dates set by your professor.
You do not need to physically be on campus to complete this course.

Synchronous and Asynchronous

Asynchronous. No scheduled day or time to regularly meet as a class with your professor and classmates. You will most likely work independently. This blended modality is described as online, asynchronous.
Synchronous. You will meet online with your entire class on scheduled dates and times. These will be outlined in your syllabus. This blended modality is described as online, synchronous.

Online Synchronous (SO)

Student learning occurs exclusively online, during regularly scheduled predetermined days and times, for which instructor and students are virtually present throughout (e.g., Zoom).

Online Only

All scheduled class meetings will be held online, typically via videoconference (e.g.,zoom).
You do not need to physically be on campus to complete this course.

Synchronous

You will regularly meet online as an entire class on scheduled dates and times.

Hy-Flex (HYFLEX)

Classes listed as Hy-Flex will have students attending both online and in person, using technology that allows all participants to interact, regardless of physical location.

Mix of In-Person and Online

You will either be attending classes in person at a scheduled time and location on campus, or attending classes at a scheduled time via videoconference (e.g., zoom)

Students registering for Hy-Flex sections should not assume they will be attending solely online. In-person attendance may be required.

Synchronous

You will regularly meet as an entire class on scheduled dates and times.

Attachments

Instructions on Looking Up Classes by Mode of Instruction

Learning Modality Reference Sheet