Mallory
First Name
James
Last Name
Mallory
Department
Learning Consortium
Scholarship Year
2025
Research Center
Non-Center Based
Scholarship Type
Invited Article/Publication
Contributors List
James R. Mallory, Linda M. Bryant
Project Title
Making HyFlex Work for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners: Practical Lessons from Six Courses
Start Date - Month
August
Start Date - Year
20220
End Date Anticipated - Month
May
End Date Anticipated - Year
2023
End Date Actual - Month
January
End Date Actual - Year
2026
Review Types
Invited Paper
Student Assistance
None
Funding Source
Grant
Resulting Product
Educated 36 DHH students, CompTIA A+ Certified 20 of these
Citation

Mallory, James R. and Linda M. Bryant. "Making HyFlex Work for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners: Practical Lessons from Six Courses." Faculty Focus. (2026). Web. ∆

Abstract

This article shares what worked, and what did not, while teaching six HyFlex information technology courses for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, DHH, students at RIT/NTID. Combining in person and Zoom participation, the classes included both college students and working alumni preparing for CompTIA A plus certification. Over three years, the teaching team refined practical strategies that made HyFlex effective, flexible lesson design, accessible classroom layouts, overlapping supports such as interpreters and captions, and interactive tools like games and mnemonics. Although technology and scheduling posed challenges, most students completed the course successfully and many earned certification. The experience showed that HyFlex success requires more than technology, it depends on inclusive design, instructor presence, and expertise with DHH communication.

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