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HawkFLEX Modalities

Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Modalities of Instruction: HawkFLEX

HAWKFlex represents the range of instructional delivery options available for Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß courses. The range aims to support the instructional needs of students, faculty, and programs within the challenging environment of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Updated for Fall 2021.

  • Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß offers fully in-person, hybrid, and remote instruction.
  • Hybrid instruction: In Hybrid, HawkLIVE, HawkMIX, and HawkFIELD modalities, instruction is provided through a mix of in-person and online methodologies.
  • Remote Instruction: In HawkSYNC (Zoom, “live”) and HawkASYNC (not live), remote instruction is provided.

On these pages, explanations and resources are provided for each of the major modalities. See also:

FALL 2021 Modality Options

Modality (Code)

Faculty Role and Experience

Student Role and Experience
Hawk2Hawk (H2H) – Traditional F2F Delivery
  • Deliver course F2F.
  • All class sessions run as scheduled on campus.
  • Teach in a standard classroom with class capacity set at room capacity.
  • Attendance on campus is expected.
  • Complete course activities as scheduled.
  • Need access to computer and internet for out of class activities.
HawkLIVE (HLV) – Class meets F2F and streams online simultaneously for students unable to attend F2F
  • Deliver courses simultaneously to F2F and remote learners.
  • All class sessions on campus; faculty must be present for each class just as in F2F classes.
  • Determine on-campus rotation for students for COVID cap.
  • Teach in an enhanced classroom or use a streaming remote kit.
  • Some students attend class in-person, while others attend remotely, simultaneously.
  • F2F attendance expected as scheduled.
  • Students complete activities as scheduled.
HawkMIX (HMX):
Mix of F2F and Online Instruction (SYNC or ASYNC).

  • HawkMIX/F2F & SYNC:
    • Specified contact hours scheduled in a classroom (ex: M 11:15-12:30); the remainder of weekly contact hours are scheduled as SYNC online (ex: R 11:15-12:30). 
  • HawkMIX/F2F & ASYNC:
    • Specified contact hours scheduled in a classroom (ex: M 11:15-12:30).
  • Teach class sessions on campus following the published schedule.
  • Supplement on-campus sessions with online instruction.
  • Determine schedule for students’ on-campus attendance.
  • Determine whether rotating remote attendance is an option for students.
  • Standard classroom, but faculty who wish to deliver course LIVE may request enhanced classroom or use a streaming remote kit.
  • Rotate between on-campus and remote attendance as scheduled by the instructor.
  • Complete course activities as scheduled.
  • May need access to a computer with mic and camera for video-conferencing (e.g., Zoom), depending on faculty delivery.
HawkSYNC ONLINE (SON):
Fully online with live, synchronous class sessions

  • HAWKSYNC 100% – All weekly contact hours scheduled online.
  • HawkSYNC 50% – Half the weekly contact hours scheduled online.
  • Deliver course material synchronously or in a sync / async mix, in accordance with published schedule.
  • No classroom scheduled.
  • Regular attendance online in live sessions is expected.
  • Complete assignments outside of class as scheduled.
  • Need access to a computer with mic and camera for video-conferencing (e.g., Zoom) and out-of-class assignments.
HawkASYNC ONLINE (AON) – Fully online asynchronously.
  • Deliver course material asynchronously.
  • No synchronous sessions.
  • No classroom scheduled.
  • Complete asynchronous activities as scheduled.
  • No specific meeting times.
  • Need access to computer and internet for class activities.
HawkField (FLD) – Professional activities conducted at a placement site.
  • May deliver didactic class sessions synchronously in accordance with published schedule.
  • May need a scheduled room depending on the course.
  • May supervise students conducting activities at a placement site.
  • Covers courses normally thought of as internship, externship, co-operative experience, clinical rotation, practicum and the like.
  • Regular attendance at placement activities in coordination with the instructor is expected.
  • Regular attendance for supervision, mentoring, etc. as determined by faculty.
  • Complete assignments at site and outside of class as scheduled.
  • May need access to a computer with mic and camera for video conferencing (e.g. Zoom) and out-of-class assignments.

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Definitions:

  • Standard classroom: equipped with projection capabilities.
  • Enhanced classroom: equipped with technology for interactive streaming of a live F2F class to remote students through the use of mics, speakers, and cameras (Zooming technologies).
  • Streaming remote kit: portable equipment that enables interactive streaming of a live F2F class to remote students through the use of mics, speakers, and cameras (Zooming technologies). 

Universal Expectations Across Modalities

  • Use the CANVAS learning management system; for specific expectations, see the Canvas Universal Guidelines and also the Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Syllabus, which outlines essential information to provide.
  • Follow modality requirements, and do not make independent changes in modality.  For exceptional circumstances, see Chair guidance and approval.
  • Communicate with students one or two weeks in advance of your first class to ensure familiarity with course requirements and expectations
  • Prepare to pivot to HawkSYNC Online or HawkAYNC Online for a series of weeks or for the duration of the semester if so required by University or State policy.

See the student guide found on the Registrar’s page: Course Modalities.

 

Last Modified: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:26 am