Presentation about our first semester of flipping our economics class.

1. Jason Kern The Oakridge School Flipping the Classroom

2. Why should we flip? Engage students using tools they like and are already attracted to (podcasts, videos etc.)

3. Why should we flip? Allow time for more classroom, discussion, exploration and cooperative learning

4. Why should we flip? Create a resource that can be revisited

5. Why should we flip? To help differentiate instruction

6. What are the obstacles to flipping? A philosophical shift from “sage on the stage” to “guide on the side” in the classroom

7. What are the obstacles to flipping? Evaluate your class goals to build a base that allows for student exploration and ownership

8. What are the obstacles to flipping? Be willing to try new things and evaluate your process

9. What the kids said… 20 of the 21 seniors like the format of the class and suggested keeping it next year Most thought it would work best in English and History (probably because of our format) Majority of students listened to 90% of the podcasts 18 of the 21 said the class discussions were much better or better than other classes Most students found the blogging useful and commenting not as much

10. What the kids said… “I liked the idea of listening to podcasts instead of a lecture in class. This made it easier to discuss the information further.” “the podcasts made it easier to take notes”

11. What the kids said… “actually understanding what was said during class” “The constant ability to do work in class and ability to always look what ever you don’t know up”

12. What the kids said… “The discussion and how much I ended up learning. Applying the concepts to real world issues helped me remember them much better than if I would have just memorized from a book. Plus in the process I learned about a lot of things going on the world, which I really enjoyed.”