Online vs. f2f
How would you structure your course schedule and what would you emphasize in your communications to students?
Hybrid class facilitators need to consolidate f2f facilitation tools with the online facilitation tools. As stated above the facilitator should delineate and communicate his/her class rules in advance. Facilitator must post class greetings, syllabus, expectations, requirements, announcements, feedback, grading rubrics and grades on a timely manner.
Mahmoud,
Yes, clarity and reinforcement of class expectations is essential. One of the most effective approaches (in my personal experience) is the integration of activities in f2f and online by scaffolding materials provided/created student in one setting and used as the 'next step' in the other environment. This seems to emphasize the importance of both forums to the students so they pay attention to the entire class.
Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
