Flipping the Classroom: Tales of an Accidental ‘Expert’Academic Technologies Fall Showcase

Chris MobergOctober 30, 2012

Agenda1. Preview2. What is a “Flipped Classroom?”3. Learning Theories4. Examples5. Benefits and Challenges6. Resources and Support

Preview1. I am not a teaching technology

expert.2. The Irony of Today’s Lecture.3. My Personal Introduction to

Flipping the Classroom – the Accidental Expert.

What is a Flipped Classroom?

• A flipped, or inverted, classroom simply means that a teacher moves the delivery of critical content (e.g. definitions, concepts, theories) outside the lecture hall.

• In-person class time is mainly devoted to higher levels of learning – application, discussions, analysis, problem-solving.

Impact of Technology• During the past decade, new

technologies have helped transform distance education and professional graduate programs.

• An important question is how to leverage these technologies at a residential, undergraduate focused university.

Common Triggers• Distance or Hybrid Program Opportunities• Alleviate Workload Pressures• Federal or State Education Initiatives• New Technologies Enable Mobile and

Convenient Content Delivery and Present Possibilities

• Better Learning for Students?

This is not a new concept

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. (Confucious, 2010)

Blooms Taxonomy of Learning

Why Move Content Out?

People Learn Better

Source: Van Dam, Nick, “E-Learning by Design: Can a Better-Designed Course Help You Learn More?” E-Learning, January 1, 2002.

A True Win-WinAlthough there may be resource or

program development pressures to move content out of the classroom, it is important to remember that student learning can improve if quality is achieved.

ExamplesPMBA – Chris Moberghttp://aspnet.cob.ohio.edu/mc/pmba_co_6/Class/CMBA604_MarketingStrategy/CMBA604_Moberg.htmlDr. Brian Gibson – Auburn Universityhttp://www.operationsscmn.org/demo/CSCMP Certification:http://designinglearning.net/preview/Learning%20Block%201%20Segment%202%20output/story.html

Hybrid Course Format

Source: Brian Gibson, Auburn University

Potential BenefitsFor the student:1. Improved Learning2. Asynchronous Viewing3. Ability to Review Lectures4. Reduced Costs for Course

Materials

Potential BenefitsFor the faculty member:1. Increased Class Time Devoted to

Effective Learning Activities2. Increased Consistency3. Increased Student Engagement4. Improved Course Evaluations5. Use Across Courses and Programs

Potential BenefitsFor the Program or College:1. Better End Products; AoL2. Student Recruiting3. Resource & Workload Efficiencies4. New Programs and Revenue

Streams

Challenges1. Quality Matters

* Solid Production Quality, Interactive, Parsimony2. Need to Effectively Use Class Time – Gift of Time 3. Significant Up-Front Investment

Activity Time Spent(each 30 min. episode)

Detailed Outline 1 hourSearch/Selection Videos, Materials

2 hours

Powerpoint Development

4 hours

Script Writing & Prep 2 hoursStudio Time for Taping 2 hours

Total: 11 hours per episode

More Challenges4. Stick to the Basics

* Record lecture only on basic theories and concepts not likely to dramatically change* Avoid mention of time or time-sensitive examples

5. Faculty Outside Traditional Comfort Zone* Different pedagogy and Lecture Delivery* Use of newer technologies* Potential use of lectures from other faculty members

6. Ensuring Students are Prepared for Class7. Access to Studios and Other Technologies

Closing Thoughts1. Eyes Wide Open – Capturing Lectures is Stressful and

Time-Consuming2. After Up-Front Investment, Time and Effort Will Be

Saved in Long Run.3. Components of Effective Teaching – Organization,

Engagement, Clearly Stated Learning Objectives – Still Matter.

4. Flexibility and Support from Departments, Colleges, and the University will Make a Difference.

5. Take Baby Steps – Begin By Inverting a Few Sessions

Resources and Support1. Academic Technologies (at@ohio.edu) is located in the

Faculty Commons. Mike Roy, Becky Simons and Candi Morris.

2. Emerging Technology Services (ets@ohio.edu) will be conducting a lecture capture pilot and an evaluation of web conferencing software in the near future.

3. Talk to Colleagues Around Campus that have developed on-line and hybrid courses (eg Business; Nursing etc.).