Types of Courses in Canvas

Successful college students students are expected to possess the basic computer skills necessary to type papers, browse and search the Web, access college information, and communicate through email. Beyond these basic expectations, Online, Hybrid, Hyflex, and Traditional Web-Enhanced courses utilize technology tools in Canvas to further enhance the educational experience.

Online-Asynchronous

In an online class, all of the instruction is provided online and no face-to-face classroom instruction is required. Faculty are available through the Canvas inbox, announcements, and through their email. ( Some classes may require proctored exams, check the schedule for details.) 

Online-Synchronous

In an online synchronous course, there are mandatory zoom meetings that students must attend. All work is completed online and no on campus meetings are required.

Hybrid

A hybrid class is a combination of face-to-face classroom instruction and online instruction. A portion of the instruction is provided online, but some regular face-to-face instruction is still required. Face-to-face time requirements will vary between hybrid courses and sections. Please refer to the course schedule for more information.

Hyflex

HyFlex courses allow you to adapt your education to your lifestyle by using Canvas as a hub for all content and offering three ways to participate in class activities on any given day:

1. In-person on campus
2. Live streaming in-class activities at the same days and times via Zoom
3. Watching Zoom recordings at your convenience

Web-Enhanced

In a Web-enhanced class, all of the instruction is provided in a face-to-face classroom setting. However, students are expected to regularly supplement their learning through the use of technology. Examples include sections with online quizzes, assignments, or discussions.