Resumen de Design principles for dual mode readiness in an uncertain future
Pamela Roberts, Shirley V. Scott, Jacquelyn Cranney, Therese M. Cumming, Elizabeth Angstmann, Marina Nehme, Karin Watson
This paper proposes four principles for managers and higher education educators who are designing units and programmes so as to be dual mode ready. `Dual mode’ design and delivery enables students to equitably complete their studies fully online, while also offering on-campus experiences where possible. The four principles are: (1) All learning outcomes can be met irrespective of participation mode; (2) Teaching-learning activities are equitable across participation modes; (3) All students have equivalent opportunity to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes; and (4) ‘Online ready’ design. Being dual mode ready will likely remain important as on-campus delivery may not be possible for all students. Further, universities may need to pivot rapidly to fully online delivery for a range of reasons, including pandemic-related circumstances. The four principles provide guidance on how best to ensure equity and fairness for students and teachers in a dual mode context.
