Online & Hybrid Teaching Methods Flashcards

Which online instructional strategy is MOST aligned with constructivist learning theory?

Answer: Providing students with case studies and guiding them to build their own understanding through analysis

Constructivism holds that learners build knowledge by actively engaging with problems and scenarios; case-based learning is a hallmark constructivist strategy in online settings.

What is a key consideration when setting netiquette expectations for online course discussions?

Answer: Clear written guidelines for respectful, professional communication should be established at the course start

Establishing written netiquette expectations early creates a respectful online community and sets the tone for productive, professional academic discourse throughout the course.

Which metric is MOST useful for identifying at-risk students early in an online course?

Answer: LMS engagement data such as login frequency, page views, and assignment submission patterns

LMS analytics tracking login patterns, content access, and submission behavior provide early warning signals that allow instructors to intervene before students fall too far behind.

When designing hybrid courses, the 'HyFlex' model differs from traditional hybrid by:

Answer: Giving students the choice to attend in person, join synchronously online, or engage asynchronously

HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) allows students to choose their participation mode for each class session, maximizing accessibility and student autonomy.

What is the role of 'formative assessment' in online course design?

Answer: To provide ongoing feedback that helps students monitor their learning and adjust their approach

Formative assessments—such as low-stakes quizzes, reflection prompts, and check-ins—give students and instructors real-time feedback to guide learning before high-stakes evaluations.

Which practice BEST demonstrates effective 'teaching presence' in an asynchronous online course?

Answer: Regularly posting announcements, responding substantively in discussions, and providing timely graded feedback

Teaching presence requires consistent, meaningful instructor engagement—through announcements, discussion facilitation, and timely feedback—to guide and support learner progress.

An instructor wants to improve accessibility in their online course for a student with a visual impairment. Which action is MOST impactful?

Answer: Ensuring all images have descriptive alt text and all PDFs are screen-reader compatible

Descriptive alt text and screen-reader-compatible documents are foundational accessibility practices that allow students with visual impairments to fully access online course content.