A Hybrid Classroom Model in FINA 307

FINA 307 (Business Finance) has been identified as a systemwide high-demand low-success course in the CSU. We have restructured FINA 307 into a hybrid course by supplementing traditional in-class lectures with web-based out-of-class learning activities and on-demand help system. To improve the student success rates and narrow achievement gaps, we redesign FINA 307 to accomplish two goals. First, We have developed more engaging pedagogies to make the teaching and learning process more learner-centered, and to inspire students to move from passive recipients of knowledge to active learners. For example, integrate technology into lectures, provide real data with hands-on experience, adopt clicker response system, encourage student study groups, etc. Second, we provide on-demand help, such as, tutoring service, online learning system, homework management system, and video tutorials.