2. The Flipped Classroom
Key Question: What is it?
Role reversal between homework and classwork
Blended Instruction
Teachers become “learners”
Personalized Education
21st century pedagogy
3. The Flipped Classroom
What it is not: The Myths!
Just Videos (i.e. Khan Academy)
Less work for teacher
A “Magic Bullet”
Complicated
4. The Flipped Classroom
Key Question: Where do you start?
Open minded
Student communication/buy in
Internet/Computer/Software
Proper Planning
5. The Flipped Classroom
The Rewards & Benefits:
Student Engagement
Personalized Learning Experience
Classroom Management & Organization
21st Century Skills
Week 5 Wilkes University Presentation: The Flipped Classroom
Many people are beginning to hear about the flipped classroom. It certainly is one of the emerging trends in 21st century education.So what is it? Basic answer: Lectures are given at home (via instructional videos and other modalities) and the “homework” (problem solving, worksheets, writing/responses) are done in class.That said, the flipped classroom, at its root, changes the relationship between HW and CW. What the students are doing at home for your class now essentially comes back into the room. Conversely, what they were doing in class, goes home. It is certainly a form of blended instruction: we are attempting to avoid a one sided type of learning experience. Students will view videos, read for understandings, take part in group blogging, etc.We are attempting to transform the educational experience for our students. We are constantly keeping in mind best practices and what truly works. What’s interesting it that often times the teacher becomes the learner: students have so much to say and contribute. With a flipped classroom, they can now become more involved in the class, sharing their knowledge and expertise.All students learn at a different pace and with different modalities. Flipped classrooms personalizes the learning for the students. They are in the comfort of their own homes, have the ability to re-wind the lectures, work at their own pace, etc. Lastly, this is a 21st century approach. Students, the digital natives, are craving this type of learning where they can view videos, partake in blogs, utilize the internet, etc. The days where a teacher stands in front of the room every day and delivers content to a group of students sitting passively in chairs are over (at least hopefully!)
There are many myths.First out of the gate: This is not Khan Academy (although teachers can use his videos: some are pretty worthy). Students will only be watching videos as part of their new homework, but also reading blogs, journals, primary sources, collaborating with each other via Google docs, etc. The bottom line: they are no longer obtaining the ‘data’ or information in class. Many naysayers believe flipped classrooms create LESS work for the teachers. This is actually not the case. All it does it create a different kind of work…a better kind! Teachers become less “deliverers” of information and more “orchestrator” of learning. The flipped classroom is not the end all be all in learning. Rather, it is an alternative way to reach your students.Although it may take some time and effort to set up a flipped classroom, it is pretty easy and straightforward. Some basic tech tools and knowledge and you are on your way!
First off, teachers need to stay open minded if this new system has any shot of gaining traction. Second: you’ll need to do some ‘selling’ to the students. They will not be used to this type of dynamic. Be sure to open up all lines of communication with your students, spend time explaining how the process will work and what the BENEFITS are!From a technical standpoint, students will need ACCESS to a computer with internet access. Teachers will need the same as well as Sreenomatic or CamtasiaFlipping the classroom is a primary example of front end loading. Teachers are planning and building a strong foundation from the start!
The flipped classroom model is still in its infancy, but studies suggest that students are more engaged than ever before with the learning process.They come into class with a basic and fundamental understanding of a given subject and are ready to apply it (i.e. simulation, discussion, debate, activity). Because students can obtain the information at their own pace and when they want, this personalizes the learning process.I also see this as a plus for basic classroom management and organization. For example, no longer will you have to deal with catching students up on a lecture if they were absent. They simply view the lecture posted on the class website. Lastly, this very format of learning is a 21st century model. This is the way students, teachers, and professionals learn these days. It is our duty and honor as teaching professionals to keep up with the latest trends in educational pedagogy.
