This workshop will introduce attendees to developing blended and hybrid/flexible  (hyflex) courses. This workshop will 1) outline the impacts of blended teaching and learning as a means of enhancing students' access to classes, 2) explore methods for integrating online and in-person students through activities and discussions, and 3) offer practical insights into structuring and facilitating hyflex classes across various classrooms and technologies.

Presenter Bio: Imari Cheyne Tetu is a third-year Ph.D. student in Rhetoric and Writing at Michigan State University, where she also serves as a graduate research assistant with EDLI (Evidence-Driven Learning Innovation). Imari’s research explores the intersections of user experience (UX), accessibility, and learning design, with a focus on making UX and accessibility education widely accessible across diverse academic, professional, and community settings. Her teaching portfolio includes online, in-person, and hybrid courses such as Intro to Accessibility for the Humanities, Intro to Experience Architecture, and Information Architecture. Beyond teaching, Imari’s professional experience spans roles as a freelance technical writer, instructional designer, and researcher with WIDE (Writing, Information, and Digital Experience). She is passionate about advancing accessibility in digital spaces and holds a certificate in Accessibility Core Competencies from the Internation Association of Accessibility Professionals.