Multimodal design and hybrid course materials: developing a new paradigm for course delivery at USQ

[Abstract]: The University of Southern Queensland is currently moving towards hybrid modes of course delivery across all discipline areas, reconceptualizing many current teaching and learning practices as a consequence. As USQ moves towards this CD based hybrid mode of delivery, the need to establish a range of pedagogically sound, cost effective guidelines for the delivery of these materials is regarded as paramount. This paper reports on two research projects that highlight the importance of cognitive style, visualisation and multiple representations on future course designs.