Distance Education Modalities
Courses are offered in a variety of modalities to meet diverse student needs, including flexible scheduling, accommodating personal and professional obligations, offering safe virtual educational spaces, and supporting students with accessible course content and tools.
To learn more about required certification and trainings, visit the Required Online Teaching Training website.
Asynchronous Online:
- Definition: Course is 100% asynchronous, no scheduled course meetings
- Training Required: Cuyamaca's Teaching Online Certificate or equivalent
- Schedule Language: "Instructional Methods" - "100% Online"
Hybrid:
- Definition: Part of the course is asynchronous, and there are some scheduled course meetings (whether on Zoom or on-ground)
- Training Required: Cuyamaca's Teaching Online Certificate or equivalent
- Schedule language Examples: "Instructional Methods" - "Lecture, Internet 51+% Online" or "Laboratory/Studio/Activity, Internet"
Live (Synchronous) Zoom:
- Definition: Course is 100% synchronous, and instruction is delivered during scheduled Zoom class meetings
- Training Required: Cuyamaca's Teaching Online Certificate or equivalent
- Resource: @ONE's Intro to Live Online Teaching and Learning course
HyFlex:
- Definition: HyFlex classes are taught on campus at scheduled days and times like a traditional class. Unlike a traditional class, HyFlex teachers use Zoom to broadcast their live class session. This means that student can CHOOSE whether to attend class on campus or via Zoom. Some teachers require in-person attendance for some class sessions, so check with the instructor for attendance requirements.
- Training Required: Cuyamaca's Teaching Online Certificate or equivalent AND HyFlex pedagogy training (one hour, paid training)
- Schedule language: HyFlex sections are indicated by an orange and black HyFlex icon. Additionally, the section notes detail the HyFlex details for each course.
- Instructions for using the HyFlex classroom equipment