Monday, March 10, 2025

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities - Fang Lei, Faculty Focus

Teaching complex subjects in a large classroom across campus presents unique challenges, especially in a hybrid format that combines in-person and remote learners (Ochs, Gahrmann & Sonderegger, 2024). In this setup, students from one campus attend the class physically, while their counterparts in another campus join as a group in classroom via Zoom, creating a complex dynamic that demands meticulous planning and adaptability. The diverse needs of in-person and virtual students must be balanced to ensure equitable learning experiences. Maintaining engagement across these modalities can be difficult, as instructors need to address potential technological disruptions, varying levels of participation, and the limitations of remote interaction (Ochs, Gahrmann & Sonderegger, 2024).