Hybrids?

Is a hybrid class a face-to-face class that has an online component, or is it an online class that has a face-to-face component?

What things should you think about when designing a hybrid class?

Here's a good link to help you think about these and other questions related to hybrid course design and pedagogy:

http://www4.uwm.edu/ltc/hybrid/faculty_resources/tips.cfm

Of the tips provided at this weblink, here are the ones that stand out to me:

1. Put in a lot of "upfront" time before the class goes live.

2. Think carefully about what works best online and what works best face-to-face.

3. Find a hybrid "veteran" to mentor you.

4. Provide clear expectations to your students. Explain the rational of the hybrid class until you're sure everyone in class "gets it."

5. Constantly reflect on what works, what needs to be tweaked, and what just plain doesn't work and needs to be dropped.