Glossary
Common Terms
Asynchronous (asynch)—Does not have scheduled meeting days and times. Students complete class activities and assignments as detailed in the course syllabus.
Synchronous (synch)—Meets in real time at the scheduled meeting days and times. Some class meetings may be replaced by asynchronous activities. Refer to the course syllabus for details.
Hybrid—Partially online and partially in person. Some class meetings are held in person as scheduled and the remainder of the class is conducted online. Refer to the course syllabus for details. Internet access required.
Modes of Instruction
| Category | Instruction Mode | Class Schedule Description | Description | 3 Unit Class Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face-to-face | E | In person with internet use | Class meets in person with required course materials and/or activities online. Most commonly the use of the LMS is required. | Class meets MWF 9:00–9:50 PLMS 203. |
| Face-to-face | P | In person | Class meets in person on set days/times. | Class meets MWF 9:00–9:50 PLMS 203. |
| Hybrid | H | In person + asynchronous online | Class meets regularly in person with portions of the class online in lieu of in-person meeting. | Class meets MW 9:00–9:50 PLMS 203 plus 1 hour TBA per week. |
| Hybrid | K | Online, possible in person | Class meets mostly online with infrequent in-person meetings. See Class Schedule for meeting times. | Class conducted online TBA (list hours as appropriate) or set days/times online. Class may have an on-campus orientation and/or on-campus final. |
| Hybrid | S | In person + synchronous online | Class meets regularly in person with portions of the course conducted online at set days/times. See Class Schedule for online meeting times. | Class meets MW 9:00-9:50 PLMS 203; class meets online Friday 9:00–9:50 for online chat. |
| Hybrid | T | Two-way video | Class meets at set days/times and is delivered via two-way video to a specified remote location. | Class meets MWF 9:00–9:50 in MLIB and is shared via two-way video online or with specified off-campus locations. |
| Online | I | Fully online, asynchronous | Class entirely online with no set day/time. | Class conducted online. TBA hours to be listed. |
| Online | J | Fully online, synchronous | Class meets entirely at set days/times online. See Class Schedule for meeting times. | Class meets MWF 9:00–9:50 online. |
| Online | U | Fully online, synch/asynch | Class meets at set day/times that do not completely satisfy required hours; remainder is TBA. | Class meets M 9:00–9:50 online, with TBA hours online. |