Hybrid and Online Teaching

HHS 6196 Foundations of Hybrid and Online Learning in Health Sciences  

Overview of evidence-based research and theory supporting the use of online and hybrid environments for adult learning in the healthcare clinic or classroom setting. Includes a historical perspective of online and hybrid learning for occupational therapy practice and education with practical strategies to support and enhance learning in a virtual environment.

HHS 6298 Instructional Design and Technology Integration for Hybrid and Online Teaching  

Examination of instructional design theories and current literature related to the development of effective hybrid and online learning experiences in health sciences education. Students explore the purposeful integration of educational technologies to support learning objectives, engagement, and assessment across modalities. Includes the design and development of instructional materials and learning artifacts for both online and face-to-face components, with peer teaching used to foster student-driven exploration of emerging topics in hybrid and online education.

HHS 6396 Designing and Evaluating Hybrid and Online Learning Experiences

Focuses on the application of educational theory and research to the development and evaluation of hybrid and online learning experiences in health sciences education. Through structured, simulated instructional scenarios, students design, implement, and refine a learning module or instructional plan that supports active adult learning. Emphasis is placed on assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement, culminating in the creation of teaching artifacts and the refinement of an electronic teaching portfolio aligned with hybrid and online instructional practice.