HyFlex Models: Transforming Education through Flexible Teaching Practices

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Session Description

As educational landscapes evolve, HyFlex teaching practices emerge as a powerful approach to accommodate diverse learning preferences and needs. This presentation will delve into the principles and implementation of HyFlex models, which allow students to choose between in-person, remote, or hybrid participation in real-time classes.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the HyFlex framework, including its benefits, challenges, and best practices for effective implementation. We will explore practical strategies for designing engaging course materials that cater to both in-person and online learners, ensuring that all students receive equitable learning experiences.

Through real-world case studies from educators who have successfully adopted HyFlex methodologies, attendees will learn how to create inclusive environments that foster student engagement and collaboration. Additionally, we will address the technological tools and resources essential for facilitating seamless transitions between learning modes.

By attending this session, educators will leave equipped with actionable insights to implement HyFlex practices in their own classrooms. They will understand how to leverage this flexible model to enhance student agency, improve retention rates, and meet the diverse needs of their learners.

Join us to explore the transformative potential of HyFlex teaching and discover how to create a more inclusive and adaptable learning environment for all students.

Presenter(s)

Carla Ghanem
Maricopa County Community College District
Tempe, AZ, USA

Dr. Ghanem has over 20 years of teaching experience in a variety of disciplines, on various levels, and at various institutions. She has worked with curriculum and course design in all modalities for 18+ years and has supervised and trained instructors of all levels. She has designed and implemented interdisciplinary, learner-centered courses/projects. Dr. Ghanem has facilitated professional development for community college and university faculty in a variety of topics, such as learner-centered practices, assessment, technology, DEI, and design frameworks (e.g. Universal Design for Learning, Backward Design, etc.). Her expertise allows her to apply her knowledge when working with faculty and staff. She is a mentor to probationary faculty.

Dr. Ghanem has been an instructional designer at Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) for over five years. She is currently an instructional designer at the Maricopa Center for Learning and Innovation (MCLI). Before coming to MCLI, she worked as an instructional designer in the Center for Teaching and Learning at GateWay Community College. Carla Ghanem came to MCCCD from Arizona State University, where she was faculty and program director and coordinator. She is currently the Quality Matters Coordinator for the District.

Dr. Carla Ghanem received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Applied Linguistics & Cultural Studies from The University of Texas at Austin where her dissertation focused on instructors' identities and teaching practices, specifically with regard to teaching culture. She has three M.A.s in American Studies, Applied Linguistics, and German, an M.Ed, and an M.S. in Mathematics.

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