1 Introduction

1.1 The Online Learning Landscape

  • Online Learning vs Remote Instruction
  • Asynchronous vs Synchronous Delivery
  • Flipped Learning
  • Self-paced vs Paced
  • Recorded Lessons vs Live Recitation
  • HyFlex and NUflex

1.1.1 Remote Instruction

1.1.2 Asynchronous versus Synchronous Learning

1.1.3 Flipped Learning

1.1.4 Self-Paced versus Paced Learning

1.1.5 Supporting Learning with Live Recitations

1.1.6 The HyFlex Model

1.1.7 The NUflex Model

The NUflex model is an adaptation of HyFlex for asynchronous and flexible learning created by Northeastern University in response to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. The model is explained in more detail in Chapter 11.

1.2 Support for Khoury Faculty

There is a Microsoft Teams group5 led by Martin Schedlbauer that discusses common issues and recent advances in online pedagogy, tips on effective use of technology for online and NUflex teaching, and hosts useful resources.

  1. Search Northeastern Microsoft Teams for “Khoury Online Faculty” and ask to join.↩︎