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HyFlex Teaching: Tools, Strategies & Lessons Learned

A Practical Overview of a HyFlex Pilot Implementation�

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What Is HyFlex?�

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  • Students may attend in person or live online

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  • Both pathways achieve the same learning outcomes

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  • Emphasizes flexibility, accessibility, and participation�

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HyFlex: A Core Principle

“HyFlex isn’t about technology—it’s about removing barriers while keeping expectations high.”

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Core HyFlex Classroom Technology

  • Ceiling or beamforming microphones
  • Aver or PTZ video camera
  • Zoom for synchronous participation
  • Logitech whiteboard/document camera
  • Dual monitors or dual projection displays�

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Additional Useful Technologies

  • Digital annotation tools (Microsoft Whiteboard, Miro)

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  • Polling tools (Live Polling MOM,Live Response MyLab, Kahoot)

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  • Smartboards, tablets, or classroom laptops for student interaction across modalities�

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Role of the Learning Management Assistant (LMA)

Manages the Zoom room for HyFlex sessions

Admits students and monitors online attendance

Assists students with technical issues during class

Communicates student questions or concerns to the instructor

Organizes and manages Zoom breakout rooms for cooperative learning

Supports students with submitting work samples via Blackboard Assignment links�

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Instructor–Student Interaction Strategies

Real-time review of work via Blackboard

Live annotations on shared documents/whiteboards

Low-stakes quizzes and polls for comprehension�

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Student–Student Interaction Strategies

Mixed-modality group work

Peer review via LMS or shared docs

Collaborative whiteboards

Chat backchannels for questions and support

Breakout sessions organized by LMA�

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My HyFlex Pilot: Goals

Provide flexible attendance options

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Ensure equivalent learning experiences

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Foster engagement across both modalities�

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What Worked Well

Students valued flexibility

Real-time access to student work improved engagement

Tech setup stabilized after early adjustments�

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Challenges and Solutions

Early audio/video configuration issues → pre-class testing

Balancing attention across modalities → structured turn-taking

Ensuring remote inclusion → active chat monitoring + polls�

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Effective Engagement Techniques

  • Live Blackboard submissions & feedback

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  • Annotating student work on screen

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  • Equal call-outs to in-person & Zoom students

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  • Polls, chat prompts, micro-quizzes�

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HyFlex Implementation Checklist

  • Before Semester
  • Test room audio/video
  • Prepare LMS and shared workspaces
  • Design assignments for both modalities
  • During Each Class
  • Start Zoom early, check A/V
  • Greet both groups equally
  • Monitor chat
  • Use dual displays
  • Assessment
  • Use consistent testing practices
  • Scan and email graded assessments
  • Offer virtual office hours�

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HyFlex: The Takeaway

“HyFlex isn’t about technology—it’s about removing barriers while keeping expectations high.”

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  • Designed intentionally, HyFlex expands access without lowering rigor
  • Support and clear roles make the model sustainable
  • HyFlex is an option—not a requirement—for thoughtful course design

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  • Thank you for the conversation.�Andrea Mayes | amayes@schoolcraft.edu�Happy to share ideas, compare approaches, or talk through possibilities.

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