Abstract
Rapid evolutions in technology juxtaposed against societal demands and constraints present an opportunity to revisit the question of purposeful learning environment design to support the modern hybrid campus. This chapter introduces the concept of the electronic synchronous multi-site (ESyMS) learning environment. The ESyMS concept redesigns the integrated hybrid learning environment to encourage effective synchronous instruction and class engagement for and between groups of students in one or more physical classrooms and with individual students logging in to the class using online video technology. The ESyMS design proposes a pilot room for the instructor and some students and users in-the-wild who join remotely from anywhere with the option to connect wing rooms from other locations on campus or remotely. Following an introduction of the concept and foundational literature, two case examples provide different approaches to designing ESyMS learning environments in higher education. Recommendations from implementation also address staffing roles necessary for the implementation of such a learning environment. The growing interest in learning space design and investigating implications of this context makes ESyMS and other hybrid learning environment designs an important trend to understand and explore further.