Table 1 6for6 program components when comparing face-to-face and online delivery models
Program Component | Face-to-Face Model | Online-Only Delivery Model |
|---|---|---|
Course Learning Platform | Online platforms including D2L (Desire2Learn) | D2L |
Teaching Strategy | In-person lectures and discussion at Memorial’s main campus | Online sessions (with the addition of 6for6 alumni and international colleagues as guest presenters), recorded videos, podcasts, interactive learning activities, real-world case studies, online debates, whiteboard teaching, and learning planning |
Communication Medium | Face-to-face (group discussions and one-on-one meetings), email, phone | Online meeting platform (group discussions and one-on-one meetings via WebEx/Zoom), email, phone |
Course Content | Exact same course content across both delivery models | |
Meetings with Mentors | In-person meetings at Memorial’s main campus | Online meetings |
Assignments | Hard copies, oral presentations Oral feedback Flexible with deadline | Online submissions via D2L with restricted deadline and written feedback |
Dedicated Research Time | In-person and on campus with office/computer access | Completed during participants’ own time/availability at home |
Meetings with Research Support Staff | In-person and on campus with office/computer access | Online meetings |
Networking | In-person meetings planned by the team | Self-motivated online |
Class Time | Friday + Saturday | |