Creating Pre-class Content for the Flipped Classroom Deb Miller Dr. Len Roberson University of North Florida

Here's What We'll Do  Do a little work ahead of time!  Hear from someone who has already been flipping his classroom!  Work together to explore content ideas for pre-class work.  Collaborate to expand on some possibilities.

Video Walk-Throughs Dr. Thomas J. Mullen Department of Chemistry

Quick Review: Four Key Elements (Brame) 1.Expose students to content before class 2.Give incentive to prepare for class 3.Use mechanism for assessing understanding and providing feedback 4.Develop and facilitate in-class activities that focus on high-level cognitive skills

Expose students to content before class

Brainstorm Content Sources Work in pairs to identify sources of preclass content. List as many as you can!

Pre-Class Content Options  Mini-lecture (< 30 minutes)  Screencasting  Notation-based screencasting  Publisher content (MyLab, Connect, CengageNow)  Readings  Web-Based Content  Existing Materials (Ted Talks, Khan Academy, MOOCs, iTunesU, etc)

Video-based Content Options  Mini-lecture (< 30 minutes)  Screencasting  Notation-based screencasting  Existing Materials (Ted Talks, Khan Academy, MOOCs, iTunesU, etc)

1. Mini-Lectures  Record using a camcorder, webcam, cell phone, or other device  Edit using Windows Live Movie Maker, iMovie, Premiere Pro, Camtasia, or other editorWindows Live Movie MakerCamtasia  Upload with ShareStream  Audio vs. Video  Example Example

Screencasting  Camtasia – full featured recorder and editor  example example  Screencast-o-matic – A free, quick, and easy recorder Screencast-o-matic  Blackboard Collaborate Blackboard Collaborate  iSpring – narrate PowerPoint presentations iSpring

Notation-based  iPads and other tablets  Doodlecast Pro (iOS) / Explain Everything (iOS, Android) Doodlecast Explain Everything  example example  Touchcast (iOS, Windows) Touchcast  Desktop  Wacom tablets (Available for checkout in CIRT) Wacom tablets  PowerPoint  Screencasting Software  Blackboard Collaborate

Where to put the recordings  ShareStream  Private – only students enrolled in the course have access to the media by default.  Optional download  No Terms of Service  Video Anywhere (Blackboard’s YouTube plug-in)  Somewhat private – students could share the link with others

Equipment – We’ve got you covered  Microphone or headset  Webcam  Camcorder with wireless mic and tripod  Tablet Request an equipment reservation

Plan a self-made content item  Two Groups  Work to outline a content item to be used pre-class that the faculty would create.  Be ready to share your ideas.

Questions?

References Bergmann, J., Overmyer, J., & Wilie, B. (2013). The flipped class: Myths vs. reality. Retrieved fromhttp:// conversation-689.phphttp:// conversation-689.php Brame, C. (n.d.). Flipping the classroom. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved fromhttp://cft.vanderbilt.edu/teaching- guides/teaching-activities/flipping-the-classroom/ guides/teaching-activities/flipping-the-classroom/ Bruff, D. (2012). The flipped classroom FAQ. Retrieved from Center for Digital Education (2013). Retrieved from model-shows-proven-progress-addressing-broken-educational- experience model-shows-proven-progress-addressing-broken-educational- experience

References DesLauriers L, Schelew E, and Wieman C (2011). Improved learning in a large-enrollment physics class. Science332: Hill, C. (2013, August 26). The benefits of flipping your classroom. Faculty Focus. Retrieved fromhttp:// design/the-benefits-of-flipping-your-classroom/ design/the-benefits-of-flipping-your-classroom/ Mangan, K. (2013, September 30). Inside the Flipped Classroom. The Chronicle. Retrieved from the-Flipped-Classroom/141891/ the-Flipped-Classroom/141891/ 7 things you should know about flipped classrooms. (2012). Retrieved from

Poll Question In the Flipped Model, instructors identify or create pre-class instructional materials in order to: a)Reduce class time b)Provide instructional materials in multiple modalities c)Use class time for learning activities focused on high level thinking skills d)Have the opportunity to deliver additional instructional lectures

Poll Question Pre-class content may be: a)Textbook readings b)You Tube videos on the topic c)Recorded mini-lectures d)Podcasts e)Any and all of the above