Are You Flipping Over the Flipped Classroom?

Linda BrandonPresentation to TAH

June 28, 2012

What is the “Flipped Classroom?”

Classroom based teaching time and traditional homework time are

reversed (“flipped” )

How is this done?

• Students learn “basics” before they get to class through videos or other assignments

• Teacher spends more time on inquiry, discussion, collaboration, clarification and critical thinking during class time

Advantages for Students

• Personalized attention

• Differentiated instruction

• Expands total learning time

• Learn at own pace

• Can review material as needed

• Video & visuals can enhance understanding

Some Myths and Misconceptions

• Videos necessary– Can be online

simulations, webinars, podcasts, articles, or hands-on experiments

• Role of teacher diminished– Just the opposite; teacher

facilitates, differentiates, encourages higher order thinking

• Teacher must create videos– Many already online

– Student-created videos

Resources for “Flipping”

Technology Tools that Facilitate the Flipped Classroom