I know there have been several questions regarding the Hybrid class model. Here is some further clarification regarding the fall plan:
• Clarification on what is the hybrid class and how it will work

The course format allows for flexibility in using remote and in-person learning. Essentially, it is a blend of in-class instruction and either synchronous or asynchronous remote viewing of the same content delivery. Given the social distancing requirements dictated by the health and safety precautions implemented to address the current COVID-19 pandemic, a hybrid delivery model was seen as an optimal choice. The model also allows one to easily and quickly shift to completely remote delivery should circumstances surrounding the pandemic, or any other natural disaster, dictate such a transition.

Utilizing this format allows students to experience both in-class and remote instruction. Both incoming freshmen and returning students across the nation highly value in-class instruction, more so than traditional f2f or remote instruction. This still allows the necessary health and safety precautions dictated by the pandemic to be implemented. The basic idea is to have 50% of students in Tuesday-Thursday classes and 33% of students in Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes be in class on a given day. In this format, the instructor will present his/her class lecture which will be captured by new camera systems being installed in designated classrooms across campus. The video feed of the in-class presentation will be available synchronously to the remaining registered students as well as stored and available on Canvas for asynchronous viewing. Students will alternate in-class and remote options in a way yet to be determined. The instructional format is dependent on the objectives of a specific course and the ability to socially distance.