What is HyFlex?

HyFlex (hybrid-flexible) is a course design where students can participate either in the physical classroom or online (typically live, at the same time), and they can often switch modes from meeting to meeting. The key idea is that both paths are intended to achieve the same learning outcomes, with comparable activities and access to instruction.

Who needs HyFlex training?

To teach in the HyFlex modality, faculty must meet the following requirements:

1. DE Certification:

   • Faculty must already be DE-certified to teach online or hybrid courses at Victor Valley College. DE certification qualifies instructors to teach in asynchronous online and hybrid modalities.

   • Faculty who are not DE-certified must complete DE certification first before registering for HyFlex training.

Training Overview

The HyFlex training consists of four hours of professional development, split into:

• One Hour Synchronous: Live or virtual training session with all attendees synchronously joined.

• Two Hours Split Synchronous: One hour with class split in half (half online, half in person) and the next hour in the same format with the attendees swapped (those who attended online initially will be in person, and vice versa).

• One Hour Asynchronous: Independent learning activities completed on Canvas to reinforce best practices.

Training Dates and Registration

• Tentative: August 2027

Training Access

To secure your spot in one of the training sessions, follow these steps:

1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you are DE-certified before registering. If you’re unsure about your status, check the DE Certification List. Look for the "Remote" box to verify approval. If you feel you should be approved but this is not reflected in the document, email Jennifer.Tennyson@vvc.edu for assistance.

2. Complete the Interest Form:

   • Click here: HyFlex Training Interest List Form

   • Confirmation: Once a course is scheduled, spots will be filled from the interest list.  You will receive notice of your eligibility and an invitation to attend via email.  Additional details and access to your training Canvas shell will be provided about a week before the start of the session.

Why Participate in HyFlex Training?

• Expand Your Teaching Opportunities: Gain certification to teach in an additional modality.

• Professional Development Credit: Full-time faculty can count this training toward professional responsibility hours (refer to Article 13 of the CTA contract).

• Support our students: by giving them flexible, equitable access to the same course learning experience whether they attend in person or online, making it easier to stay enrolled and succeed when work, caregiving, health, transportation, or scheduling issues come up.