Created by Corina C Larsen, last modified on Oct 22, 2021

Data Properties

NameINSTRUCTION_MODE - Instruction Mode
DefinitionInstruction Mode Definition
Data SystemPeopleSoft® code in MaineStreet Campus Solutions (Student Data)
Data TypeChar2
Data SourceCLASS_TBL - Class Table
Data Storage & Retention
Data Classification

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Field ValuesSee below for INSTRUCTION_MODE field values and definitions and  Instruction Modes Documentation for more information
Data StewardVice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Data Quality SpecificationsEnsure that only official instruction modes are used for all institutions as of Summer 2021
Data Quality Audit
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Instruction Mode Details

University of Maine System Instruction Modes for all Institutions beginning Summer 2021

The course section is designed to be delivered:

Official Instruction Mode Description

(Code)

Definition

Entirely online. 
All classes are fully online with no scheduled online meetings.

Online  

(WW)

A course section where 100% of course activity and class meetings are completed asynchronously (i.e., not in real time) online with no required online meeting times.

Entirely online.
Classes are fully online with required online meeting times for all or part of the course.

Distance Synchronous Learning

(DS)

These classes never meet in person. The course is taught online, and the instructor is expected to deliver instruction synchronously (i.e., in real time) at the times for which the class is scheduled.

Both online & in-person.
There is a mix of in-person scheduled class meetings and online components.

Hybrid/Blended

(HB)

These classes have both in-person and online components. The dates/times of in-person meetings are scheduled.

Both online & in-person.
There is flexibility for students to attend required class meetings in-person, or via live video or audio.

Hyflex

(HF)

A single course section with the option to attend on-site, attend via video or audio technology during class meeting times, or in combination of the two.

Both online & in-person.
Students attendance requirements are split between required online and in-person meeting times.

Split Delivery

(SD)

These classes will meet during all scheduled class times. However, groups of students in the class will alternate in-person and virtual attendance as designated by the instructor to maintain reduced density in classrooms (i.e., platoon system).

In-person, off-site.
This is a clinical or field placement, an internship, independent study, or research hours.

By Arrangement

(AR)

These courses are meant for clinical placements, field placements, independent study, internships, and research hours. They do not require a classroom or meeting time but are considered to be in person, with location and time arranged by the instructor or supervisor.

In-person, off-site.
This is a Service Learning course.

Service Learning

(SL)

Instruction time and locations are to be determined by the instructor.

In-person, in a classroom.
All or the majority of required class meetings happen in-person, and in a classroom.

In-Person

(P)

The course is taught fully face-to-face in a classroom at scheduled meeting times.

Via Technology, in a classroom.

All or the majority of required class meetings occur in a classroom, with instruction delivered via technology

Receive

(RE)

UMA Use Only

The course meets at scheduled times in a classroom. Instruction is delivered to the classroom via technology.