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Table 7

Synthesis of Definitions of Different Multimodal Learning Environments

Multimodal Type	Pedagogical	Implementation	Management
Blended/ hybrid	A pedagogical approach combines the socialization of F2F with active learning online. Integration of F2F and online learning experiences. Combining F2F and online instruction. Instructors meaningfully bridge modes. Integrate F2F and online in a pedagogically valuable manner	Online and F2F environments with reduced seat time. 30% to 79% of the content is delivered online. Online activities mixed with F2F meetings.	Manage both modes. Manage and maintain online content. Bridge modalities.
HyFlex BlendFlex (bimodal)	Combine online and F2F teaching and learning activities. Deliver content F2F, online, synchronously, or asynchronously. Blended form of teaching combining F2F and online learning. Meld the face-to-face, online, and telepresence methods into a single methodology.	Implement across modes. Ensure equivalency by creating and presenting content and requirements similarly despite how students participate.	Manage students across time and place to ensure flexibility.
Flexible with rotation	Learning activities	Class meets at set days and times, with students rotating between in-person and online attendance.	Manage a synchronous course across online and in-person delivery modes
Bichronus	Leverages online synchronous and asynchronous strategies Provide students opportuo nities to learn at their own pace Give immediate feedback, Give opportunities for interaction	A blending of synchronous and asynchronous online learning Students engage with the content anywhere at any time Engage in the synchronous sessions	Manage synchronous and asynchronous modes similar to a blended/hybrid format.

Multimodal Type	Pedagogical	Implementation	Management
Blended/ hybrid	A pedagogical approach combines the socialization of F2F with active learning online. Integration of F2F and online learning experiences. Combining F2F and online instruction. Instructors meaningfully bridge modes. Integrate F2F and online in a pedagogically valuable manner	Online and F2F environments with reduced seat time. 30% to 79% of the content is delivered online. Online activities mixed with F2F meetings.	Manage both modes. Manage and maintain online content. Bridge modalities.
HyFlex BlendFlex (bimodal)	Combine online and F2F teaching and learning activities. Deliver content F2F, online, synchronously, or asynchronously. Blended form of teaching combining F2F and online learning. Meld the face-to-face, online, and telepresence methods into a single methodology.	Implement across modes. Ensure equivalency by creating and presenting content and requirements similarly despite how students participate.	Manage students across time and place to ensure flexibility.
Flexible with rotation	Learning activities	Class meets at set days and times, with students rotating between in-person and online attendance.	Manage a synchronous course across online and in-person delivery modes
Bichronus	Leverages online synchronous and asynchronous strategies Provide students opportuo nities to learn at their own pace Give immediate feedback, Give opportunities for interaction	A blending of synchronous and asynchronous online learning Students engage with the content anywhere at any time Engage in the synchronous sessions	Manage synchronous and asynchronous modes similar to a blended/hybrid format.