The document discusses how to implement a flipped classroom model. It begins by defining a flipped classroom as one where short video lectures are viewed at home and class time is used for exercises, projects, and discussions. It emphasizes that the video is not the focus - the goal is to use class time for active learning with teacher support. Statistics show growing adoption of this model among teachers. The document then provides advice on getting started with flipping a classroom, including communicating with administrators, using different content delivery methods, and embracing change. It also addresses common concerns such as time, resources, and adjusting to new roles for teachers and students.

1. The Flipped Classroom - How to
Turn Your Classroom Upside Down
Steve Virkstis – Teacher at Comstock Park High School

2. Flip Your Class
Turn Your Class Upside Down

3. Little About Me
• BS Chemistry, History, MEd 2nd Ed, MS Geosciences
• 13 years as a R&D chemist
• 5 years at GR Catholic Central HS
• Last 18 years Comstock Park HS
• Courses Taught- Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physical Science,
Honors Physical Science, US History
• Stand and deliver
• Time for change

4. What Is A Flipped Class
• Short video lectures are viewed by students at home before the class session,
while in-class time is devoted to exercises, projects, or discussions. The video
lecture is often seen as the key ingredient.
• Flipped Class Example

5. It Is Not About The Video, Kinda
• The flipped class allows time for the teacher to help students with concepts,
problems, questions in the classroom.

6. It Is Not About The Video, Kinda
• Students able to work at their own pace.

7. It Is Not About The Video, Kinda
• Multiple activities take place in the classroom.

8. It Is Not About The Video, Kinda
• Student homework now becomes viewing the lecture outside of class. This is
where you get to be creative!

9. Statistics
• In 2012, 48% of teachers flipped at least one lesson, in 2014 it is up to 78%
• 96% of teachers who have flipped a lesson would recommend that method to others
• 46% of teachers researched have been teaching for more than 16 years, but are moving towards
flipped classrooms
• Source: http://www.learndash.com/interesting-flipped-classroom-statistics

10. More Statistics
• 9 out of 10 teachers noticed a positive change in student engagement since
flipping their classroom (up 80% from 2012)
• 71% of teachers indicated that grades of their students have improved since
implementing a flipped classroom strategy
• Of the teachers who do not flip their classroom lessons, 89% said that they
would be interested in learning more about the pedagogy
• Source: http://www.learndash.com/interesting-flipped-classroom-statistics

11. How I Started
• Gas Law Video staring Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams
• Required Reading

12. Getting Started
• Hey I can do this-

13. Getting Started
• Showing videos in class- record a single topic of a unit and show the video in
class. Ask what students think.

14. Getting Started
• Communicate with your administrators

15. Getting Started
• Be comfortable with your content delivery method-
• What works for you- recorded PowerPoints, video your lectures in class, rival
George Lucas

16. Getting Started
• Do not be afraid to try new things- bring in other staff, family members,
podcasts.

17. Getting Started
• Students will adjust.

18. Classroom Changes
• Teacher to facilitator- from “sage on the stage” to something different.

19. Classroom Changes
• Classroom much more “active”

20. Classroom Changes
• Complete rethinking on how the classroom should operate
• Whoa- I am out of my comfort zone!

21. Classroom Changes
• Students have greater responsibility for their own learning.
• This might be the most important shift in the classroom.

22. Classroom Changes
• Students at different places in the unit. Organization is the key- use of
Moodle or Google Classroom

23. Common Concerns
• Time

24. Common Concerns
• Parents- something completely new to parents. May be your biggest critics.
• Parent Video

25. Common Concerns
• Students- availability to technology.
• Note taking- I struggle here,
• Cornell-Interactive Notebook

26. Common Concerns
• Resources- student and teacher
• Constantly changing- recording options, video hosting sites, student
availability.

27. Common Concerns
• Change- is never easy
• You can teach an old dog new tricks.
• Sophia
• Michigan Flipped Teaching

28. The Video
• Use your resources- students, family, other teachers-do not reinvent the
wheel!

29. The Video
• Length- 5min to 10 min. Your students will let you know if your lectures are
too long.

30. The Video
• Types of Videos-from your phone, Bamboo Tablet, Snagit, Camtasia, video
camera- what works for you.

31. The Video
• Editing- WeVideo, Windows Movie Maker, iMovie, Camtasia, PowerDirector

32. Examples
• Lake Effect Snow
• Kahn Type Video
• On Location
• Creative

33. The Flipped Classroom - How to
Turn Your Classroom Upside Down
Steve Virkstis – Teacher at Comstock Park High School
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Steve Virkstis – Teacher at Comstock Park High School
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