What is NPCFlex (Hyflex)?
NPC's Hyflex course delivery option (NPCFlex) is a combination of Hybrid and Flexible learning.
HyFlex = Hybrid + Flexible
THE NPCFLEX COURSE DELIVERY MODALITY AT NPC:
NPCFlex is a new Hyflex course delivery mode that is being piloted for some courses at NPC.
NPCFlex students have the option of attending any class session through one of the three options:
- Live on campus;
- Live online;
- Watch the recorded lecture
NOTE: NPCFlex students must select the campus/center of their choice when registering to ensure a seat is available for the live on-campus option.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NPCFLEX?
There are many benefits of NPC's Hyflex learning:
- Serve more students in the same physical space
- Increase student enrollment (by appealing to students’ desire to control aspects of their learning environment),
- Increase student retention (by providing student participation flexibility)
- Prepare for business continuity in the event of a natural disaster or pandemic.
NPCFLEX FOR STUDENTS
STUDENT TIPS FOR HYFLEX (NPCFLEX) LEARNING
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Read the entire syllabus and know the policies for each class in which you are enrolled, such as any “HyFlex Class Guidelines”. Your instructor may provide a short assignment to verify that you have reviewed the syllabus.
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Be sure that you have access to the technology the instructor outlines as necessary for success in the class.
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Check your NPC email and the Course Calendar, Announcements, and Messages on a regular basis (3 times per week at a minimum).
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Attend and actively participate in class as scheduled (in person, remotely or asynchronously).
-
Keep current with all course assignments, quizzes, and examinations.
-
If your course uses remote proctoring for exams, test your computer readiness/availability early in the term as well as prior to each exam.
-
Ask questions and communicate with the instructor regularly
The Technology Advancement and Support office at NPC is providing Office 365 to every employee and student free of charge ) through our Microsoft Licensing. This means that NPC students have access to the latest version of the full Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications. Any student or employee with a .edu email address can get access to MS Office 365 for free at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office
NPC students can receive help with Moodle and other campus-supported technologies by contacting the NPC Computer and Technical Support Center at (928) 524-7447. You can also get technical resources and how-to guides at https://www.npc.edu/computer-support. Below are resources to help with using the Moodle Learning Management System:
NPCFLEX FOR INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTOR TIPS FOR HYFLEX (NPCFLEX) TEACHING
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Realize that students will sometimes be physically present in the classroom while at other times they will be “present” online.
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Post all class materials on an online platform, generally in Moodle.
-
Conduct class synchronously via WebEx or Zoom. You may choose to record if you want materials that can be reviewed by students at a later date or time.
-
If you need help with engaging students who attend remotely or designing your Hyflex course, contact an Instructional Designer in the ITCS Department at NPC.
NPCFLEX SYLLABUS STATEMENTS: On the syllabus, instructors should provide the minimum technology that students will need to access and use in an NPCFlex class. In addition, a statement about the NPCFlex modality should be stated in the Syllabus for a Hyflex Course. Here is an example of a Hyflex Syllabus statement: This course is delivered in the “HyFlex” format. Students may attend class in person each week or alternatively participate in online activities. This choice may be made on a weekly basis. The attendance and participation policy will be discussed during class the first week of the class. Additional questions should be addressed to the instructor.
The Hyflex classes are normally scheduled in a Connected Classroom at one of the NPC campus/centers. The Connected Classroom room kit includes several monitors, smartboard, student desks, and multimedia equipment for instructor and student use. Using the technologies in the Connected Classrooms including WebEx, the Hyflex instructor and students in the class will be able to see and interact with students who are joining the class from remote locations. The instructor can also record the session and the video and material in their course shell in Moodle for students to view offline. Here are training videos and other resources for using the CISCO Connected Classrooms at NPC:
- Connected Classroom Instructor Guide (PDF) UPDATED 09/22
- Teaching Using Webex via Computer (PDF) - UPDATED 05/23
- Scheduling a Classroom Using Webex Meetings in a Connected Classroom (PDF)
- Downloading and Sharing Class Videos from WebEx Meetings (PDF)
- Steps for Students to Connect-Disconnect a Connected Classroom for a Webex Meeting - August 2022 (PDF)
Hyflex training material, guides, and templates are available for NPC instructors in the Hyflex Teaching Resources & Self-Paced Training Course in Moodle. Instructors at NPC should contact the Instructional Technology and Curriculum Support (ITCS) Department at NPC for assistance with designing and teaching a Hyflex course.
- Wichita State University has a great hybrid course design website including considerations for planning, various approaches, and examples.
- Sample Hybrid Course Syllabi from the Oregon State University has a syllabus checklist, template, and sample syllabi that you can review. Your syllabus is your first tool in your course to set expectations for your students for the semester.
- The Blended Course Design Workbook (2017) by Kathryn E. Linder. The UNCG library has an eBook located here.
- Hybrid Learning @ Penn State – This resource has great lists of considerations and best practices that are worth a peek as you prepare.
- Modifying Active Learning Activities for Distancing Table from Louisiana State University that offers alternatives to popular face-to-face active learning activities.
- Online Learning Advisory Council – Online or Hybrid Course Syllabus, Suggested Guidelines, Best Practices, and Examples (This is a large document, give it a minute to download.)
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NPCFLEX?
There are many benefits of NPC's Hyflex learning:- Serve more students in the same physical space
- Increase student enrollment (by appealing to students’ desire to control aspects of their learning environment),
- Increase student retention (by providing student participation flexibility)
- Prepare for business continuity in the event of a natural disaster or pandemic.
NPCFLEX FOR STUDENTS
STUDENT TIPS FOR HYFLEX (NPCFLEX) LEARNING
-
Read the entire syllabus and know the policies for each class in which you are enrolled, such as any “HyFlex Class Guidelines”. Your instructor may provide a short assignment to verify that you have reviewed the syllabus.
-
Be sure that you have access to the technology the instructor outlines as necessary for success in the class.
-
Check your NPC email and the Course Calendar, Announcements, and Messages on a regular basis (3 times per week at a minimum).
-
Attend and actively participate in class as scheduled (in person, remotely or asynchronously).
-
Keep current with all course assignments, quizzes, and examinations.
-
If your course uses remote proctoring for exams, test your computer readiness/availability early in the term as well as prior to each exam.
-
Ask questions and communicate with the instructor regularly
The Technology Advancement and Support office at NPC is providing Office 365 to every employee and student free of charge ) through our Microsoft Licensing. This means that NPC students have access to the latest version of the full Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications. Any student or employee with a .edu email address can get access to MS Office 365 for free at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office
NPC students can receive help with Moodle and other campus-supported technologies by contacting the NPC Computer and Technical Support Center at (928) 524-7447. You can also get technical resources and how-to guides at https://www.npc.edu/computer-support. Below are resources to help with using the Moodle Learning Management System:
NPCFLEX FOR INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTOR TIPS FOR HYFLEX (NPCFLEX) TEACHING
-
Realize that students will sometimes be physically present in the classroom while at other times they will be “present” online.
-
Post all class materials on an online platform, generally in Moodle.
-
Conduct class synchronously via WebEx or Zoom. You may choose to record if you want materials that can be reviewed by students at a later date or time.
-
If you need help with engaging students who attend remotely or designing your Hyflex course, contact an Instructional Designer in the ITCS Department at NPC.
NPCFLEX SYLLABUS STATEMENTS: On the syllabus, instructors should provide the minimum technology that students will need to access and use in an NPCFlex class. In addition, a statement about the NPCFlex modality should be stated in the Syllabus for a Hyflex Course. Here is an example of a Hyflex Syllabus statement: This course is delivered in the “HyFlex” format. Students may attend class in person each week or alternatively participate in online activities. This choice may be made on a weekly basis. The attendance and participation policy will be discussed during class the first week of the class. Additional questions should be addressed to the instructor.
The Hyflex classes are normally scheduled in a Connected Classroom at one of the NPC campus/centers. The Connected Classroom room kit includes several monitors, smartboard, student desks, and multimedia equipment for instructor and student use. Using the technologies in the Connected Classrooms including WebEx, the Hyflex instructor and students in the class will be able to see and interact with students who are joining the class from remote locations. The instructor can also record the session and the video and material in their course shell in Moodle for students to view offline. Here are training videos and other resources for using the CISCO Connected Classrooms at NPC:
- Connected Classroom Instructor Guide (PDF) UPDATED 09/22
- Teaching Using Webex via Computer (PDF) - UPDATED 05/23
- Scheduling a Classroom Using Webex Meetings in a Connected Classroom (PDF)
- Downloading and Sharing Class Videos from WebEx Meetings (PDF)
- Steps for Students to Connect-Disconnect a Connected Classroom for a Webex Meeting - August 2022 (PDF)
Hyflex training material, guides, and templates are available for NPC instructors in the Hyflex Teaching Resources & Self-Paced Training Course in Moodle. Instructors at NPC should contact the Instructional Technology and Curriculum Support (ITCS) Department at NPC for assistance with designing and teaching a Hyflex course.
- Wichita State University has a great hybrid course design website including considerations for planning, various approaches, and examples.
- Sample Hybrid Course Syllabi from the Oregon State University has a syllabus checklist, template, and sample syllabi that you can review. Your syllabus is your first tool in your course to set expectations for your students for the semester.
- The Blended Course Design Workbook (2017) by Kathryn E. Linder. The UNCG library has an eBook located here.
- Hybrid Learning @ Penn State – This resource has great lists of considerations and best practices that are worth a peek as you prepare.
- Modifying Active Learning Activities for Distancing Table from Louisiana State University that offers alternatives to popular face-to-face active learning activities.
- Online Learning Advisory Council – Online or Hybrid Course Syllabus, Suggested Guidelines, Best Practices, and Examples (This is a large document, give it a minute to download.)
