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Teaching Mode Definitions

  • Synchronous Online Class – Students meet as a class online with the instructor at the times given in the schedule. A synchronous final time will also be assigned to the class as appropriate.
  • Asynchronous Online Class – No meeting times for the class.  Students access the lecture and other class materials online on their own time. 
  • Bisynchronous Online Class – A mixture of both synchronous and asynchronous components. Synchronous meeting times will appear on the schedule and can include class meeting times and/or synchronous exams.
  • Face-to-Face Class – The students meet either on campus or off campus with the instructor. If meeting on campus the room will be designated on the schedule.
  • Hybrid Face-to-Face/Online Class – A mixture of both on/off campus and online components.  Online components can be either synchronous or asynchronous.