Flipped Classroom?

A rising framework that has gained popularity in education is Flipped Classrooms. The flipped approach is where knowledge learning moves from the classroom to the individual learning space, and the classroom space is transformed into a dynamic, interactive, learning environment where the educator guides students as they apply concepts.

How does this usually work? Educators will assign readings, videos, and other content for students to go through on their own time, outside the classroom. Classroom time will then be used for more activities, labs, discussions, and group tasks.


Why try this? Students learn at different speeds and this framework allows students the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge at a pace they prefer. Students will come to class motivated to take part in the engaging activities that become available with the extra class time that is now available. Finally, a flipped approach allows for more formative feedback from the teacher as they will be able to observe and facilitate students in need, more often.

There is an abundance of resources on the web. I'm not even close to a fully flipped classroom but I regularly incorporate this style into my class and the students enjoy the style change.


Useful Resources:

https://www.edutopia.org/blogs/tag/flipped-classroom

https://flippedlearning.org/

http://www.edudemic.com/guides/flipped-classrooms-guide/

https://edpuzzle.com/

http://www.flippedclassroomworkshop.com/

Dave