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Modes of Delivery

The traditional delivery mode of teaching often involves live lectures being given to groups of students, accompanied by some form of independent study or homework. However, there are several other modes of course delivery that can also be very effective. Here is an overview of various modes of delivery you can consider implementing in your teaching and learning.

Face-to-Face (F2F)

A course delivery mode where learning activities are scheduled and take place in a traditional classroom setting. It may also include lecture, laboratory, and workshop components.

Online Learning

A course delivery mode where learning activities take place through the use of online learning technologies such as Blackboard and Collaborate Ultra. Teaching & Learning has developed a few tips for teaching online that includes video tutorials to help get you started.

Synchronous Delivery

Synchronous online delivery requires students to participate in online learning activities at scheduled times.

Asynchronous Delivery

Asynchronous online delivery DOES NOT requires students to participate in online learning activities at scheduled times. Learning activities takes place at times and locations of the students own choosing. However, exams may still take place at scheduled times.

Blended Learning

A course delivery mode where learning activities take place through a blend of scheduled Face-to-Face and scheduled or non-scheduled online delivery modes.

Hyflex Learning

A flexible course delivery mode that allows students to choose at any given time throughout the duration of the course their preferred method of completing the learning activities by attending scheduled face-to-face sessions, online sessions, working through course materials posted online, or by combining these methods as they wish.

Common Questions

How do I get started with online learning?

In working with an instructional designer, we use fundamental course design principles while considering the unique challenges of online learning.

How do I select and blend face-to-face and online activities?

If you would like assistance, we can help you decide which activities will work in each learning environment.

Further Resources

Contact Info

Rene Hemenway


Instructional Designer

(403) 502-8438
rhemenway@mhc.ab.ca