Descriptor of ELI Hybrid/Online Courses
What is a hybrid course?
A hybrid class combines face-to-face classroom learning with
computer-assisted online learning. At the
University of Hawaii at Manoa's
English Language Institute (ELI), time in a hybrid course is divided between
classroom learning activities and online classroom (Laulima) participation.
Students benefit from the quality instruction delivered through different modes
and the flexibility of both the online and classroom learning environments
through independent and collaborative work.
What is an online course?
An online course is based around
computer-assisted learning in an online environment. In an ELI online course, class learning activities will be ALL online, conducted via Laulima and possibly
other web space, which greatly reduces the amount of time spent in a
traditional, face-to-face classroom. However, students do need to have a face-to-face orientation meeting with the
instructor at the beginning of the semester, and probably several more
throughout the semester, depending on students' specific situation. Also,
students should expect both independent and collaborative work in an ELI online
course.
The academic rigor and
workload in both hybrid and online classes is SIMILAR to that of a traditional face-to-face class:
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Differentiating between
the three types of ELI Listening & Speaking and Reading courses |
Face-to-Face |
Hybrid |
Online |
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PRODUCTIVITY |
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Major Projects Assigned |
x |
x |
x |
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Independent Work |
x |
x |
x |
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Group Work |
x |
x |
x |
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Average of 6-9 hours of weekly work |
x |
x |
x |
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LOGISTICS |
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*Learning of new software (e.g.
Laulima, podcast, etc.) |
x |
x |
x |
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Credit/No Credit Grade with a minimum
75% for a passing grade |
x |
x |
x |
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Deadlines |
x |
x |
x |
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Feedback from Instructor |
x |
x |
x |
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Immediate feedback from instructor |
x |
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Attendance in classroom |
x |
x |
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PARTICIPATION |
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Partial participation online |
x |
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Approximately half participation online
and half in face-to-face class |
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x |
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Only online participation (with 1 or
2 meetings in person for orientation) |
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|
x |
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Participate approximately 1-3 times per week on Laulima |
x |
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Participate approximately 3-5 times per week on Laulima |
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x |
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Participate approximately 5-7 times per week on Laulima |
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x |
* See ELI hybrid/online
class FAQs for more details.
What characteristics must
a learner have to successfully complete a hybrid/online course in ELI?
- Motivation
- Self-discipline
- Good organizational skills
- Good time management skills
- Willingness to communicate
- Willingness to collaborate
- Ability to work independently
- Patience with technology
(For more details, see ELI hybrid/online class FAQs)
Note:
Ideally, you should have
all these characteristics above in order to successfully complete a
hybrid/online course in ELI. However, if you do not have all these
characteristics but are willing and determined to foster them, you are welcome to join us too.
If you are still in doubt, please contact Ms. Faucette
(faucette@hawaii.edu).
Hybrid courses that are
currently offered in ELI (2012 Spring):
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CRN |
Course |
Section |
Title |
Instructor |
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Room
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Other Coursework
|
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87044
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ELI80 |
005
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Listening Comprehension II |
Tuesday
|
Moore 102
|
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86447
|
ELI82
|
005
|
Advanced ESL Reading
|
Thursday
|
Moore 102
|
Online
|
|
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83894
|
ELI83
|
003
|
Writing for Foreign Graduate Students
|
Tuesday
|
TP1 103
|
Online |
Online courses that are currently offered in
ELI (2012 Spring):
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Course |
Section |
Title |
Instructor |
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ELI83 |
005 |
Wrtg for Foreign Grad Stud |
Online courses that may open (but probably will not) in
ELI (2012 Spring):
Course
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Section
|
Title
|
Instructor
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ELI80
|
007
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Listening Comprehension II
|
TBA
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ELI82
|
007
|
Advanced ESL Reading
|
TBA
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ELI100
|
006
|
Expos Wrtg: A Guided Approach
|
TBA
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To Register:
If you would like to register for either an online or hybrid
ELI class, please type the message below in an email, along with your NAME
& UH ID #, and the course and CRN that you wish to register for. Send it to Mr. Harsch (kenton@hawaii.edu)
in order to get the registration code.
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I have read the description of the
ELI hybrid (or online) class and understand what a hybrid (or online) course
entails, that the academic rigor and workload in a hybrid (or online) class
is similar to that of a traditional face-to-face class, and what
characteristics a learner must have to successfully complete a hybrid (or
online) course in ELI.
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More information (coming soon):
Flyer of ELI Hybrid Classes
ELI Hybrid Class FAQs
ELI Online Class FAQs