More students are mixing online and in-person classes. At CU Denver, their motivations vary.
University of Colorado Denver instructor Kristin Whitmore started a recent Mathematics for Elementary Teachers class with a prompt for her students: Have you ever performed on a stage? Some of her students responded to the question online , dropping…
At the University of Colorado Denver, instructor Kristin Whitmore has embraced a hybrid, in-person and online teaching approach, akin to performing on stage. Before each class, she checks her equipment to ensure every student, whether in the room or online, can see and hear her. Whitmore uses props like colored blocks to demonstrate division concepts.
With flexible online learning options, students like English major Levi Roberts, 21, can balance work and family obligations while still pursuing their education. The pandemic initially boosted online enrollment, but it has since remained popular as students continue to value the flexibility it provides. Colorado colleges have capitalized on this demand, with 43% of undergraduates at CU Denver taking at least one online class in 2024.
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