Hybrid courses take the best of face-to-face (F2F) and online environments and combine them to enhance learning. Hybrid courses at NWCCD are at least 1/3 online and have a maximum of 2/3 online. Online activities can include self-paced learning activities through readings, videos, discussion board participation, and exams just to name a few. The F2F element allows instructors to provide the personal interaction that may be the most attractive to students. Examples of F2F activities can include:

• Hands-on labs (safe environment, all necessary equipment on hand)

• Presentations/discussions

• Tests/Quizzes

• Field trips (museum, national park, business tour)

• Travel Study (archeological dig, foreign country/language, coral reef experiments)