The BlendFlex model is a delivery strategy for allowing eligible students to participate remotely in face-to-face courses. The model, as described here, is intended to offer the maximum flexibility possible to accommodate students who need to participate in courses remotely without compromising UCF’s high academic quality expectations.
Background
- Hundreds of students have been displaced or otherwise significantly impacted by the recent hurricane. They may not have stable housing or transportation to attend face-to-face classes. They will need the ability to attend classes remotely.
- UCF must maintain maximum flexibility for instructional delivery.
- UCF will need to maintain physical distancing guidelines within physical
- In any given class, at any given point in the term, any number of students or the faculty may need to be remote for short or long durations.
How BlendFlex Works
- When not in a physical class, you will “attend” weekly instruction remotely either synchronously (live stream) or asynchronously (through a recorded session) via Zoom or another video meeting platform.
- A real-time video feed and/or a recording of each class session will be available to those students not in the classroom on a given day.
Success in the BlendFlex Model
- Communication is key. UCF encourages faculty to remain flexible and communicative throughout instruction in the BlendFlex model. As a student, it is equally important to stay in contact with your instructors and communicate any concerns.
- Review the course syllabus and become familiar with any attendance policies.
Student Care Services
Students impacted by the storm with outstanding needs contact Student Care Services by filling out this form or emailing CareManager@ucf.edu. UCF staff will continue to contact these students individually to provide resources and support as they navigate their recovery. All students also are encouraged to contact Counseling and Psychological Services’ crisis line at 407-823-2811 and press 5 if they need to speak with a therapist.