Flipped Classroom...
So what is this 'flipped classroom' I've been hearing all about...well let me explain. The flipped classroom uses the world of technology that students have already fully embraced, by uploading the lecture portion of the class to the internet. Normally in a traditional classroom for math or physics teachers need to lecture for half or more of the lesson to get the concepts to the students. This however, doesn't allow much face and 1 on 1 time with students. By 'flipping' the classroom students are able access the 'lecture' portion of the lesson on their own time. This can occur at your house, on the bus, traveling to a sporting event using their cell phone, or even during class time!
What it does for me the teacher is allows me to met each individual's needs at a more personal level. As I now have 30 or 40 minutes of each class where I can help them in activities, with homework, with problems, with just about anything. I also have a way better handle on assessing them as I have more interaction time for assessment then the regular test and quiz model. From here I'm now able to challenge each student to a different level, instead of a blanket assessment.
This also allows for self pacing. It gives students the freedom to work ahead if they know their missing some school, or have to work that night, it allows kids to struggle a little without worrying about the upcoming 'exam' and it gives students the ability to figure out works best for them and allows everyone to succeed. Below are two video's that explain what a 'flipped classroom' looks like.
What it does for me the teacher is allows me to met each individual's needs at a more personal level. As I now have 30 or 40 minutes of each class where I can help them in activities, with homework, with problems, with just about anything. I also have a way better handle on assessing them as I have more interaction time for assessment then the regular test and quiz model. From here I'm now able to challenge each student to a different level, instead of a blanket assessment.
This also allows for self pacing. It gives students the freedom to work ahead if they know their missing some school, or have to work that night, it allows kids to struggle a little without worrying about the upcoming 'exam' and it gives students the ability to figure out works best for them and allows everyone to succeed. Below are two video's that explain what a 'flipped classroom' looks like.
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Not to sure about all this. Here a few things that will probably smooth things over. If students don't want to watch the video's they don't have too. This model allows for kids to learn how THEY choose. Some like reading from textbooks, some want to watch the videos, some can figure it out by reading the examples. It's not about video's it about having the ability to individualize each students specific learning needs. What the video's do is ensure students don't miss the lecture portion of school, although they do miss the awesome activity or event of that day.
Assessing the students becomes easier as well. I'm now able to tailor some of the assessments to each students needs. Not everyone can demonstrate understanding with pen and paper, although I still want to make sure you can do that sometimes, I'm more concerned about mastery of the concepts not the right answer. With more free teacher time this can be done with interviews, different assignments and activities or still the traditional exam.
How about my task everyday you ask? Well although I'm not 'teaching' each class I'm still being a teacher. I just get to use my time more effectively. I can keep on top of students who normally struggle and provide extra support, I have more time to challenge students who want to be challenged and finally with the integration of technology students can get immediate feedback via sites like Google docs as opposed to a few days down the road.
Assessing the students becomes easier as well. I'm now able to tailor some of the assessments to each students needs. Not everyone can demonstrate understanding with pen and paper, although I still want to make sure you can do that sometimes, I'm more concerned about mastery of the concepts not the right answer. With more free teacher time this can be done with interviews, different assignments and activities or still the traditional exam.
How about my task everyday you ask? Well although I'm not 'teaching' each class I'm still being a teacher. I just get to use my time more effectively. I can keep on top of students who normally struggle and provide extra support, I have more time to challenge students who want to be challenged and finally with the integration of technology students can get immediate feedback via sites like Google docs as opposed to a few days down the road.