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Snapshots from a Hybrid: Images from Two Hybrid Classes

Snapshots from a Hybrid: Images from Two Hybrid Classes. Assistant Professor Sociology Department Roderick Graham. Background Info. Introduction to Sociology (SOC 200) Reason for Using Hybrid Facilitate discussion of course material Assessment Information Storage (grades).

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Snapshots from a Hybrid: Images from Two Hybrid Classes

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  1. Snapshots from a Hybrid: Images from Two Hybrid Classes Assistant Professor Sociology Department Roderick Graham

  2. Background Info Introduction to Sociology (SOC 200) Reason for Using Hybrid • Facilitate discussion of course material • Assessment • Information Storage (grades) Race and Cyberspace (FYS 100) Reason for Using Hybrid • Model the use of the digital environment • Information Storage (documents, grades)

  3. SampleHybrid Format • 1/3 of the class online • 100% of assessments done online

  4. Community Without Propinquity (potentially)

  5. Blackboard Discussions For Each Chapter

  6. Online Discussions Continue In-Class Discussions

  7. Discussions Can Tackle Sensitive Topics

  8. Content Easily Accessible

  9. Assessments Online

  10. Grades Easily Accessible

  11. Ideas That Have Helped Me…

  12. Avoid Being “Mystified” By Technology and Terminology • Eventually, the technology and terms will matter… • But firstthink in terms of what classroom activities are best done in the digital environment • Then look for the technology that will allow you to do that

  13. Avoid Being “Mystified” By Technology and Terminology • The categories we use to describe courses – “online”, “distance”, “offline”, “hybrid” – are bureaucratic conventions • Start with assignments first, then worry about the percentage online or offline later

  14. Know Why You Would Teach a Hybrid • To build community outside of the classroom? • Do you want your students to work together on a team project outside of class? • It may be easier to build community through hybrid classes

  15. Know Why You Would Teach a Hybrid • To increase access to instruction? • Does your class often have a sizeable proportion of professionals? • Is your class a “bottleneck” class in that many students must wait to take it before progressing? • More students can be accommodated in hybrid classes with only marginally more effort

  16. Know Why You Would Teach a Hybrid • To break down status barriers? • Does your class routinely discusses sensitive issues such as race, homosexuality, sexuality, etc? • Does your class have a goal of diversity, and you want students from different backgrounds to communicate?

  17. Know Why You Would Teach a Hybrid • To manipulate (store, reproduce, disseminate) information? • Do you deal with a lot of images or readings? • Do you wish to give frequent, small assessments/informal writing assignments?

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