CONNECT | ENGAGE | GROW
HYFLEX LEARNING AT MAPLE LEAF ACADEMY
A Quick Intro
Subject-Based Classes at Maple Leaf Academy
We usually have 4-5 teachers per class.
e.g.
John teaches Listening/Speaking
Laura teaches Reading
Mary teaches Writing
- Bob teaches Pronunciation
If a teacher teaches a HyFlex class, he/she would usually teach non-HyFlex classes as well.
HyFlex vs HyBrid
HyFlex
- A more flexible version of hybrid as students are able to choose their learning path
- At MLA, students can:
- Attend classes only in-person
- Attend classes only through Zoom
- Attend classes both in-person and via Zoom according to what is convenient for them
- Both in-person and online students complete homework and assignments through online platforms like ESL Library and Avenue
HyBrid
- Generally, students are required to attend the same amount or combination of in-person and online activities
- Usually less synchronous class time
HyFlex at Maple Leaf Academy
Learning is a Process
March 2020
COVID - 19
On March 15, 2020, COVID-19 closed all schools in the province of Alberta.
By March 18, 2020, Teachers at Maple Leaf Academy quickly converted to remote learning to
finish off the semester. This included using online resources and telephone assessments.
April 6, 2020 our new semester started completely online.
This was a steep learning curve for our staff and students.
July 2020
Pilot Class
July 6, 2020 Our pilot synchronous hybrid class begins in a provincially funded program.
This consisted of:
3 in-person teachers
4 online teachers
4 in-person students
- 4 online students
August 2020
Expansion to LINC
August 31, 2020
We expanded our synchronous hybrid delivery to some of our LINC classes. Literacy, CLB 2, and CLB 3
Current
HyFlex
Our synchronous hybrid learning classroom has a new name, HYFLEX, but the principle
behind the delivery remains the same:
Flexible learning for students,
Flexible delivery for teachers,
Effective use of technology, and Safe, continuous access to services with little disruption.
Our HyFlex classes are continuing and running smoothly.
Future
Continual Progress
Our classrooms are a continual place of learning and growth.
As technology, students, teachers, team members, facilities, and resources grow and adapt,
so will our classrooms.
Our school is a place of continuous connections, growth, and engagement.
