Results of “Survey Monkey” questionnaire sent to all DC faculty during week of January 21-25, 2013,
Re: Hybrid teaching
A survey questionnaire was sent to all Durham College faculty during the week of January 21st, 2013, regarding hybrid teaching. Only faculty who currently teach hybrid were asked to complete the survey. The purpose of the survey was to help members of the Workload Monitoring Group (WMG) assess the special challenges related to this relatively new – but rapidly growing – form of delivery. The WMG is a Durham College management-union group dedicated to discussing and resolving local concerns related to our work routines.
The results were as follows: there were 38 responses. Over 97% strongly agreed or agreed that “hybrid delivery is quite different from conventional delivery.” Also, over 91% strongly agreed or agreed that “the total amount of hours spent DESIGNING the hybrid course amounts to much more time.” However, only 55% agreed or strongly agreed that “DELIVERING the hybrid course amounts to much more time.” And, over 63% of respondents felt they would like to teach more hybrid delivery courses.
In reference to students, over 44% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that “student success/outcomes” were much better: 34% neither agreed or disagreed, and 21% disagreed or strongly disagreed. 47% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that “students react to and enjoy hybrid learning more: over 31% neither agreed or disagreed, and 21% disagreed or strongly disagreed.
In summation, there seem to be some positive aspects to hybrid teaching and also, clearly, some challenges, particularly in relation to faculty preparation time to set up hybrid courses. Your union will share these numbers with managers at WMG in their on-going effort to improve work conditions for all DC faculty.