We invite you to submit a nomination for the Excellence in Hybrid Teaching Award for our 6^th Annual Excellence in Online Learning Conference.

Summary

This award recognizes exceptional hybrid teaching. The recipient provides models of excellence for fellow faculty. The recipient must have designed and taught one or more hybrid courses. The course(s) utilizes well-designed course materials and instructional strategies for both the online and face-to-face components while demonstrating a rapport with students and effective achievement of desired hybrid course(s) learning outcomes using best practices.  There will be one award in this category –and includes a $1,000 stipend.

You will be asked to attach documents to this survey (Have ready before proceeding):

• Two letters of recommendation (one from a student and one from an administrator)
• Evidence of achieving expected learning outcomes

Criteria

• Quality of Hybrid Course Design: The nominee has created a well-designed course meeting Quality Matters Standards. In this section, the online component of the Hybrid course will be reviewed using the QM Rubric.
• Exceptional Instructional Strategies (In-Class & Online): The nominee has utilized commendable practices in instructional strategies. Instructional strategies include, but not limited to, incorporating student-centered and collaborative learning environments, meaningful authentic experiences, and course assessments.
• Excellent Course Facilitation (In-Class & Online): The nominee demonstrates best practices in applying a student-centered approach to in-class teaching as well as online course facilitation and presence.
• Student Feedback on Course Effectiveness: The nominee has demonstrated rapport with course participants and provides evidence of learner's satisfaction and effectiveness.  In this section, we will ask for a letter of recommendation from a former student.
• Effective Learning Outcomes: The nominee has demonstrated a strong partnership between instructional materials and strategies towards achieving the course learning outcomes. In this section, we ask for sample student work and explanation.
• Enable Accessibility: The course is consciously developed to meet accessibility standards, evidence access for all learners through universal design and accessibility standards.

Rubric

The following rubric will be used to evaluate submitted proposals: Excellence in Hybrid Teaching Evaluation Rubric.

Note

1. Nominations and all submitted materials are confidential. Self-nominations are accepted.
2. To be considered, submit a completely filled-out application.
3. If you have any questions concerning awards for Excellence in Hybrid Teaching, please contact us or call (956) 882-6792 [Brownsville] / (956) 665-5327 [Edinburg].
4. You will be required to submit, at minimum, two letters of recommendation (one from a student and one from administrator/colleague)
5. The deadline to submit initial nominations for the Excellence in Hybrid Teaching Award is Sunday, March 5, 2023 by 11:59 p.m.