Online & Hybrid Teaching Methods Flashcards

Which Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guideline is MOST relevant when adding captions to online video content?

Answer: Multiple means of representation

Adding captions provides multiple means of representation by offering content in more than one sensory format, supporting diverse learner needs.

An instructor wants to use the 'flipped classroom' model in a hybrid course. Which sequence is correct?

Answer: Students watch lecture content online before class; class time is used for application activities

The flipped model moves direct instruction online so that valuable class time can be devoted to active, higher-order learning activities.

What does 'bandwidth-aware design' mean in the context of online course development?

Answer: Creating content that is accessible to students with slower or limited internet connections

Bandwidth-aware design ensures equitable access by offering alternatives to large video files, such as downloadable audio or transcripts, for students with limited connectivity.

When recording synchronous online sessions, which ethical consideration is MOST important?

Answer: Students must be informed and consent should be addressed per institutional policy

Informing students and following institutional consent policies protects student privacy rights and ensures compliance with FERPA and ethical teaching standards.

Which learning management system (LMS) feature BEST supports self-regulated learning in online courses?

Answer: Providing students with progress dashboards, self-check quizzes, and visible grade books

Progress dashboards, formative self-checks, and transparent grade books give students the feedback they need to monitor and regulate their own learning.

A hybrid instructor wants to ensure equitable participation from both in-person and remote students during a synchronous session. The BEST approach is to:

Answer: Use collaborative digital tools (e.g., shared docs, polling) so both groups participate simultaneously

Shared digital tools create a common participation space that bridges physical and virtual attendees, preventing a two-tier classroom experience.

What is the key distinction between 'asynchronous' and 'synchronous' online instruction?

Answer: Synchronous instruction occurs in real time; asynchronous allows participation at any time

Synchronous instruction happens at a scheduled time with all participants present simultaneously, while asynchronous instruction lets students engage on their own schedule within set windows.