FAQs

A hybrid class contains both online and in-person components. While instructional and conceptual material can be conducted online, other lifesaving skills must be performed in-person. The duration of the class depends on the program in which a student enrolls.

No, hybrid classes are NOT self-paced. You can expect due dates for homework, online class participation, and other activities which will be explained and discussed at your face-to-face class meeting.

Yes and no. The course content of a hybrid class usually is identical to that of a regular face-to-face class. Some people think the course is even more demanding than a regular face-to-face class because you have to have good comprehension, good computer skills and self-discipline. It is best to have high-speed internet access.

• Familiarity with web browsers
• Familiarity with email programs and attaching documents and opening attachments
• Knowledge of how to make and organize electronic bookmarks
• Familiarity with web-based interactions: email, listservs, online discussions, etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word
• Experience in successful internet searches using a variety of search engines
• A level of comfort using technology

You will need:

• Access to a laptop computer
• Reliable internet access
• Latest version of a web browser (Canvas supports the latest two versions of Firefox or Chrome.)
• Course-specific software as required by the instructor

All online and hybrid courses use Canvas as the Learning Management System.

All students are required to have a computer with a webcam that will be used for class work and exams. No Chromebooks, Surface Pros, Kindles, Smartphones, tablets or iPads will be permitted to be used during exams.

In short, you should plan to spend at least the same amount of time you would spend for a face-to-face class. Nearly all hybrid students agree that hybrid courses are neither faster nor easier.

Usually not. You will have deadlines for posting your assignments, quizzes, etc., but when you complete that work is up to you. You would be well-advised to set up a daily schedule to avoid being overburdened at the end of the week. If you have a problem, contact the instructor or use the discussion board to try to get help from other students in the class.

Instructors use Canvas to manage assignments, discussions, quizzes, and grading.

You can expect your instructor to do all the things he or she would do for you in a face-to-face class. Expect to receive:

• A syllabus and course schedule
• Assignments with clear instructions and timely feedback
• Timely responses to questions
• Clear guidelines about how long it will take to get homework and quiz scores and responses to questions
• Enforcement of netiquette and protocols

You should not expect:

• 24/7 support
  Honor the instructor’s virtual office hours. Your instructor will not be available during the weekend.
• Help with prerequisite skills

There typically is little difference here than in a regular face-to-face class. Instructors expect that everyone will participate in the class with courtesy and consideration for each other and for the instructor. Emails and web postings should be appropriate, relevant, and reflective of a professional demeanor. Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following: inappropriate remarks online, cyber bullying, and plagiarism.

Please refrain from:

• Taking others’ thoughts or words without appropriate acknowledgment.
• Submitting work that has been written or revised in part or in whole by another person.
• Submitting work that you have submitted for another class.

• Schedule time to focus on the class. Don’t think that you don’t need to make time for class just because you’re not on campus. Write session times in your calendar just as you would for an on-campus class, and make sure you have a quiet place to work.
• Keep up with the class and make it a top priority. Often the biggest problem hybrid students face is gradually falling behind.
• Do assignments BEFORE the due date.
• Have a back-up plan in case of technical problems.
• Work with a small group, either in person or via phone or email.
• Communicate! Your instructor can’t see your facial expressions or body language. You must be willing to speak up using email, discussion boards, or phone calls. Ask if you are not clear about instructions, due dates, or your progress.

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