Abstract
This study explores how task difficulty influences participant engagement in HyFlex learning, a model that combines online and in-person instruction, allowing participants to choose how they engage with course content. Using a collaborative evaluation approach, both participants and instructors assessed how varying levels of task difficulty (categorized as easy, moderate, and hard) affect engagement and learning outcomes across multiple formats. The evaluation also identifies strategies to mitigate boredom and enhance satisfaction by optimizing task challenges. Findings reveal that tasks with moderate difficulty foster greater engagement and reduce boredom, while tasks that are too easy or overly difficult result in lower satisfaction and attentiveness. The study recommends that instructors incorporate adaptable difficulty levels in HyFlex tasks and engage in ongoing collaborative evaluation to refine instructional design. This evaluation contributes valuable insights to HyFlex learning, providing actionable strategies for enhancing participant experiences.
Presenters
Alfredo Rodriguez-VeraProfessor, College of Education, University of South Florida, Florida, United States Liliana Rodriguez-Campos
Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of South Florida Michelle Rincones Rodriguez
Student, Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Considering Digital Pedagogies
KEYWORDS
Collaborative Evaluation, HyFlex Learning, Model for Collaborative Evaluations, Instructional Design
