Delivery Method Definitions

  • Traditional: College curriculum or continuing education course in which 100% of the instruction is delivered face to face with the instructor and student not separated by distance.  This is true even when some instructional activities are conducted using web-based technology.
  • Online Course/Internet: College curriculum or continuing education course in which 100% of the instruction is delivered via the Internet/online. Courses may have proctored testing but instruction is delivered online. 
  • Hybrid: College curriculum or continuing education course in which >50% but <100% of instruction is delivered when the student and the instructor are separated by distance.  Instructional delivery methods may include but are not limited to:  Internet, LMS, licensed instructional video, CD, TV, DVD, instructional software, or other media.
  • Blended: College curriculum or continuing education course in which <50% of instruction is delivered when the student and the instructor are separated by distance. Instructional delivery methods may include but are not limited to: Internet, LMS, licensed instructional video, CD, TV, DVD, instructional software, or other media.
  • HyFlex: College Curriculum courses that integrate both face-to-face and virtual learning options, giving students the choice (each time the class meets) to attend in person, virtually, or online. Some hyflex courses may not offer the online attendance option. Check the course descriptions in Self-Service for more information.