The Flipped Classroom

Definition?

Can you define what a “flipped classroom” is? Think of a definition, and then share with a peer (1’).

The Flipped Classroom:

¨  Is  a  pedagogical  model  in  which  the  typical  lecture  and  homework  elements  of  a  course  are  reversed  

¨  Has  students  watching  short  video  lectures  at  home  /  on  their  smartphone,  while  in-­‐class  <me  is  devoted  to  exercises,  projects,  or  discussions  

 

How does it work?

¨  No single model – ‘flipped classroom’ is used to describe almost any class structure that provides pre-recorded lectures followed by in-class tasks.

¨  Examples: 1)  Students view multiple lectures of 5-7’ each 2)  Online quizzes or activities can be used anytime 3)  Repeat viewing > Ss clarify misunderstandings 4)  Instructors might lead in-class discussions or turn the

classroom into a more creative atmosphere for Ss (workgroups, etc.)

Who’s doing it?

¨  Higher Education (MOOCs, many subjects) ¨  Secondary schools (biology, math, languages, etc.) ¨  Middle schools (biology, math, languages, etc.) ¨  Elementary schools (see links page) – flip a lesson!

Implications for teachers

[Discuss in groups of three or four] Questions: What are the implications for teachers who use the FC model in the classroom? How can the FC help teachers? How can the FC help teachers help Ss? What are the implications on the student side of the FC model? (related to learning) What are the pros and cons of the FC model, overall?

Implications for teaching (I)

Teacher-­‐side:  ¨  T’s  give  up  tradi<onal  role  in  favor  or    a  more  collabora<ve  and  coopera<ve  contribu<on  to  the  teaching  process  >  effects?    

¨  Devo<ng  class  <me  to  the  applica<on  of  concepts  might  give  instructors  a  beGer  opportunity  to  detect  errors  in  students’  thinking  

Implications for teaching (II)

Student-­‐side:  ¨  Less  passive,  more  ac<ve  role:  allows  for  greater  student  control  over  lectures  and  content  (repeated  viewing  >  na<ve/L2  learner)  

¨  Collabora<ve  projects  encourage  social  interac<on  among  Ss  >  easier  to  learn  from  peers,  and  for  those  of  varying  skill  levels.    

¨  A  shiP  from  covering  material  >  mastery  of  it  

Downsides?

¨  Teacher-side: careful preparation > effective FC (recording lectures > effort and time > additional work > new skills for instructor)

¨  Student-side: 1.  Loss of face-to-face lectures > video lectures >

diminished perception in hands-on portion of FC model vs. web-surfing.

2.  Ss may skip class > loss of F2F value of FC, and 3.  Equipment/access might not support rapid delivery of

video 4.  Information is presented in one format (online)

Why now? Why is it popular?

¨  Technology – prevalence of online video (Khan Academy, podcasts, vodcasts, etc.) and online access to it

¨  Poor learning outcomes of the traditional model results in limited engagement and severe consequences

Results

How do I get started?

See these sites for ideas and information: ¨  https://www.knewton.com/infographics/flipped-

classroom/ ¨  http://educationnext.org/the-flipped-classroom/ ¨  http://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/sounditout/

55627 (elementary schools) ¨  http://jonbergmann.com/flipping-the-elementary-

classroom/ (outstanding K-8 school teacher!) ¨  http://flippedlearning.org/domain/36 - videos!

Sources:

¨  https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf

¨  http://flippedlearning.org/cms/lib07/va01923112/centricity/domain/46/flip_handout_fnl_web.pdf

¨  https://www.knewton.com/infographics/flipped-classroom/