Home » Teach Online » Professional Development for Teaching Online » UCF Teaching Modalities Guide for Instructors UCF Teaching Modalities Guide for Instructors UCF Course Modalities Infographic Teaching Modalities at UCF At UCF, faculty possess the flexibility to teach various types of courses tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. Understanding the different modalities available is essential for faculty members as they pursue credentials prior to teaching in an online or blended modality. Explore Modalities The modality cards below summarize key expectations for each instructional format, including required teaching credentials, how course meetings are scheduled, whether a physical classroom location is used, and the degree of online or synchronous interaction students can expect. Each modality presents unique opportunities and challenges, and faculty members play a pivotal role in selecting the most suitable approach for delivering effective instruction. Select a modality tab to learn more about each course delivery mode. In-Person (P) Mixed-Mode (M) Rotational (R) Synchronous (S) Asynchronous (W) In-Person (P) Credential: None ≥ 80% In-Person Online Supplemental Components Delivery Primarily In-Person (P) courses are conducted with scheduled class meetings held on campus in a designated physical classroom or instructional space. Instruction occurs on the published days and times, and students are expected to attend in person. Instructional Interaction While instructional support materials (e.g., syllabus, assignments, grades, supplemental resources) may be delivered through Webcourses@UCF, the primary mode of instructional interaction takes place face-to-face in a physical location. Schedule & Location Physical location is scheduled for at least 80% of class meetings. Time is scheduled for all class meetings. Example: ANT2000.0003 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. in HS1 O119 Mixed-Mode (M) Credential: Online ≥ 20% In-Person Async and/or Sync Online Delivery Mixed Mode / Blended (M) courses combine required on-campus instructional meetings with online instruction and learning activities. At least 20% of required class meetings are conducted in person at a designated campus location on the published days and times. Instructional Interaction Online instructional components may be delivered asynchronously through Webcourses@UCF and may also include required synchronous online class meetings conducted via a web-conferencing platform (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams). Schedule & Location All required attendance sessions—whether conducted on campus or synchronously online—must be clearly identified and published in the official course schedule to ensure students are informed of time and location expectations prior to registration. Physical location and meeting times are scheduled for more than 20% of class meetings. Remaining instructional interactions may be synchronous with published/scheduled times or asynchronous. Example: ANT2000.0002 meets Tuesdays, 12 P.M. to 1:15 P.M. in TA 0130 Rotational Attendance (R) Credential: Online | Video ≤ 20% In-Person Async and/or Sync Online Delivery Rotational Attendance (R) courses are primarily asynchronous online courses that include a limited number of required on-campus class meetings. Most of the instructional content, activities, and interactions are delivered online through Webcourses@UCF. Instructional Interaction Required in-person meetings are scheduled in advance and are intentionally limited in number. These sessions are typically used for instructional activities that benefit from physical presence, such as group or project work, presentations, demonstrations, or hands-on learning experiences. Schedule & Location The total amount of required on-campus instructional time is less than 20% of the overall instructional time for the course. Faculty teaching in this modality must clearly communicate all required in-person meeting dates and expectations to students at the time of registration and within the course syllabus. Primary instructional interactions may be synchronous with published/scheduled times or asynchronous. Example: ACG2021.0001 meets 6 specified Mondays, 7:30 A.M. to 8:50 A.M. in BA1 O107 Synchronous Online (S) Credential: Online | Video Fully Online Scheduled Live Meetings Sync + Async Online UCF Online Eligible Delivery Synchronous Online (S) courses are delivered fully online and include required, scheduled synchronous class meetings conducted via a web-conferencing platform (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams). No physical classroom location is assigned for instructional activities. Instructional Interaction Instructional interaction occurs only online in real time and supplemented with asynchronous materials and activities delivered through Webcourses@UCF. Schedule & Location All instructional meetings occur online and must include at least one required, scheduled synchronous class meeting published in the official course schedule. No physical classroom location is assigned for instruction. Examinations and assessments may be completed online or through scheduled proctored testing. If an exam requires in-person attendance (e.g., at UCF campus or an approved testing site), faculty are responsible for ensuring reasonable testing accommodations based on student location and modality expectations. Example: CCJ3014.0005 meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. using a synchronous conferencing tool (such as Zoom) at a location decided by the student Asynchronous Online (W) Credential: Online Fully Online 100% Async UCF Online Eligible Delivery Asynchronous Online (W) courses are delivered fully online and 100% asynchronously. No on-campus meetings or scheduled synchronous class sessions are required. Instructional Interaction All instructional content, learning activities, interactions, and assessments are conducted through Webcourses@UCF. Students engage with course materials and complete coursework within established deadlines but without required real-time class meetings. Schedule & Location No physical location is scheduled for any instruction or exams. No required meeting times are scheduled for any instruction or exams. Example: ANT3017.0060 is ASC (At Student Convenience) with no assigned dates, time, or location. Quick Visual Guide View a one-page infographic that summarizes how modalities differ in scheduling and delivery. Open in new tab View on page Teaching Credentials The definitions below list the UCF online teaching credentials and the Center for Distributed Learning professional development offerings to earn each credential. Online Online Credential Indicates preparation to teach courses with online learning components, including designing and/or facilitating instruction in Webcourses@UCF and supporting students in online environments. Approved training that satisfies this credential IDL6543 OFRA ADL500 (inherited courses only) EOT legacy Video Video Credential Indicates preparation to teach with video, including creating or selecting instructional video content and using video-based strategies to support student learning. Approved training that satisfies this credential Effective Teaching with Video (ETV) EOT – V legacy
In-Person (P) Credential: None ≥ 80% In-Person Online Supplemental Components Delivery Primarily In-Person (P) courses are conducted with scheduled class meetings held on campus in a designated physical classroom or instructional space. Instruction occurs on the published days and times, and students are expected to attend in person. Instructional Interaction While instructional support materials (e.g., syllabus, assignments, grades, supplemental resources) may be delivered through Webcourses@UCF, the primary mode of instructional interaction takes place face-to-face in a physical location. Schedule & Location Physical location is scheduled for at least 80% of class meetings. Time is scheduled for all class meetings. Example: ANT2000.0003 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. in HS1 O119
Mixed-Mode (M) Credential: Online ≥ 20% In-Person Async and/or Sync Online Delivery Mixed Mode / Blended (M) courses combine required on-campus instructional meetings with online instruction and learning activities. At least 20% of required class meetings are conducted in person at a designated campus location on the published days and times. Instructional Interaction Online instructional components may be delivered asynchronously through Webcourses@UCF and may also include required synchronous online class meetings conducted via a web-conferencing platform (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams). Schedule & Location All required attendance sessions—whether conducted on campus or synchronously online—must be clearly identified and published in the official course schedule to ensure students are informed of time and location expectations prior to registration. Physical location and meeting times are scheduled for more than 20% of class meetings. Remaining instructional interactions may be synchronous with published/scheduled times or asynchronous. Example: ANT2000.0002 meets Tuesdays, 12 P.M. to 1:15 P.M. in TA 0130
Rotational Attendance (R) Credential: Online | Video ≤ 20% In-Person Async and/or Sync Online Delivery Rotational Attendance (R) courses are primarily asynchronous online courses that include a limited number of required on-campus class meetings. Most of the instructional content, activities, and interactions are delivered online through Webcourses@UCF. Instructional Interaction Required in-person meetings are scheduled in advance and are intentionally limited in number. These sessions are typically used for instructional activities that benefit from physical presence, such as group or project work, presentations, demonstrations, or hands-on learning experiences. Schedule & Location The total amount of required on-campus instructional time is less than 20% of the overall instructional time for the course. Faculty teaching in this modality must clearly communicate all required in-person meeting dates and expectations to students at the time of registration and within the course syllabus. Primary instructional interactions may be synchronous with published/scheduled times or asynchronous. Example: ACG2021.0001 meets 6 specified Mondays, 7:30 A.M. to 8:50 A.M. in BA1 O107
Synchronous Online (S) Credential: Online | Video Fully Online Scheduled Live Meetings Sync + Async Online UCF Online Eligible Delivery Synchronous Online (S) courses are delivered fully online and include required, scheduled synchronous class meetings conducted via a web-conferencing platform (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams). No physical classroom location is assigned for instructional activities. Instructional Interaction Instructional interaction occurs only online in real time and supplemented with asynchronous materials and activities delivered through Webcourses@UCF. Schedule & Location All instructional meetings occur online and must include at least one required, scheduled synchronous class meeting published in the official course schedule. No physical classroom location is assigned for instruction. Examinations and assessments may be completed online or through scheduled proctored testing. If an exam requires in-person attendance (e.g., at UCF campus or an approved testing site), faculty are responsible for ensuring reasonable testing accommodations based on student location and modality expectations. Example: CCJ3014.0005 meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. using a synchronous conferencing tool (such as Zoom) at a location decided by the student
Asynchronous Online (W) Credential: Online Fully Online 100% Async UCF Online Eligible Delivery Asynchronous Online (W) courses are delivered fully online and 100% asynchronously. No on-campus meetings or scheduled synchronous class sessions are required. Instructional Interaction All instructional content, learning activities, interactions, and assessments are conducted through Webcourses@UCF. Students engage with course materials and complete coursework within established deadlines but without required real-time class meetings. Schedule & Location No physical location is scheduled for any instruction or exams. No required meeting times are scheduled for any instruction or exams. Example: ANT3017.0060 is ASC (At Student Convenience) with no assigned dates, time, or location.
Online Online Credential Indicates preparation to teach courses with online learning components, including designing and/or facilitating instruction in Webcourses@UCF and supporting students in online environments. Approved training that satisfies this credential IDL6543 OFRA ADL500 (inherited courses only) EOT legacy
Video Video Credential Indicates preparation to teach with video, including creating or selecting instructional video content and using video-based strategies to support student learning. Approved training that satisfies this credential Effective Teaching with Video (ETV) EOT – V legacy
