Learning Modalities at UDC
Learning Modality type is defined as the method of student engagement with peers, course content, assignments, and instructors: In-person, Virtual, Online/Hybrid, or Hyflex. All courses at UDC—regardless of learning modality—use UDC learning management system (Blackboard Ultra) as the central hub to foster learning engagement.

Traditional Course (Face-to-Face) (Registrar code = FTF)
- Course that meets entirely in person
- Use the Blackboard learning management system to host course materials
Hybrid/Blended Course (Registrar code = BHY)
- A course that combines in-person and Online (Asynchronous) instructions
- Physical meeting times must be listed in the Schedule of Courses
- Use the Blackboard learning management system to host course materials
HyFlex Course (Registrar code = FLX)
- A course that combines in-person and virtual (synchronous) instructions
- May allow students to self-select into their preferred learning method (i.e., virtual, or in- person) that most appeals to them
- Use video conference tools to conduct classroom schedule time
- Use the Blackboard learning management system to host course materials
Emergency Remote Instruction (Registrar code = ERI)
- Allows institution to “pivot” based on a national pandemic or natural disaster (e.g., Covid-19, blizzard)
- Use video conference tools to conduct classroom schedule time synchronously
- Use the Blackboard learning management system to host course materials
Online Course (Registrar code = OL)
- Course that is entirely online (asynchronously)
- Has no required on-campus components
- Use the Blackboard learning management system to host course materials.
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