I create a randomly generated test (so no two students get the same test) taking questions that I like from the course text and using Blackboard's timed feature. I have changed my in class tests to the same thing. I figure if it's open book for online it should be open book for all but, you better be prepared to locate the answers quickly. I have found my tests scores have remanined at the same average. I also send the questions to them one at a time so, that the test cannot be printed out. I don't let them see which questions they have gotten wrong until after the tests due date. The Respondus feature is a feature that locks down their browser so, that they cannot print or minimize the test to search for answers. I have not used it yet but, plan to try this summer.

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That's an interesting question. At our institution, it hasn't worked that way. We can get a class transfer agreement set up without indicating what the modality is. So, for instance, we might have students take a class online or in the classroom, and the course would be equally transferable. Hybrids are just another modality that can be added after the transfer agreement has been established. From what I know of transfer agreements, the course title and description is what really counts. As long as the modality allows you to accomplish what the description says, then it should transfer. You're right about labs - it's a way to make a class online with a lab component, which is really a hybrid. If labs are required, online courses probably wouldn't cut it.

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At Columbus State, we use Blackboard to deliver online and hybrid courses (and to help with traditional courses). I would imagine the process is similar regardless of the application you use.

I spend part of our first F2F meeting going over technology, demonstrating how to do certain things, and requiring students to practice in class. I also assign online readings that include written explanations of how to use the technology.

By the way, our hybrid courses have F2F meeting times that are set and included on the master schedule that students see when they are registering. We can sometimes limit the number of meetings, but the F2F dates are established prior to scheduing to ensure students can meet that time. Still, because some students think that hybrid courses will be more online, some sign up and think they can get away with not showing up. For my hybrid class, that is a problem and the student will not succeed as I integrate online and F2F activities throughout the quarter.

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