What is HyFlex
HyFlex instruction is a model of instruction that combines in-person traditional instruction, synchronous online learning, and asynchronous online learning components in a flexible course format. In a HyFlex course, students may choose to attend in-person classes, attend remote lectures synchronously.
Hostos Community College has outfitted five (5) Smart Classrooms with technology in order to support remote students who are unable to attend a course that meets in person or on campus. This technology includes a Meeting Owl Pro 360 camera, and support rear mounted monitors. This technology is integrated with Zoom to allow students to participate in class 
as if they were in person. The Meeting Owl Pro contains an array of cameras and microphones to provide intelligent 360-degree video and audio. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Meeting Owl Pro uses its microphones to keep presenters in the view of the camera and provides a panoramic view of the entire room.
Helpful Tips Before the Class
- Go to your course in Blackboard and click on the Zoom link.
Click on the "Schedule a New Meeting" button in Zoom.
- Schedule recurring Zoom meetings for the days and times of your classes.
- The following presets are recommended for classes in Zoom:
- Host Video On
- Participant Video On
- Mute participants upon entry
- Record the meeting automatically In the cloud (never locally)
- You may also set the sound notification when someone joins or leaves to Host and co-hosts only as this can be very distracting to the session. While in Zoom, go to Settings and set the Sound notification to Host and co-hosts only.
- Make sure that the correct video and audio device are selected such as the Meeting OWL Pro for both video and Mic audio.
The following is a list of Hostos Community College HyFlex Smart Classrooms (subject to change):
A-436- B-515 (also equipped with laptops that hide away)
- C-463
- C-551 (also equipped with laptops that hide away)
- C-593A
To request HyFlex Smart Classrooms technical support, please call us at (718) 518-6523.
For information about Hyflex Learning at Hostos, please visit https://commons.hostos.cuny.edu/edtech/faculty/teaching-with-technology/cuny-modes-of-instruction/hyflex-mode-of-instruction-pilot/