We’re Flipping Out! Miss Thorp

 Your “Homework” will be to watch a video and work through the notes for the content we will be exploring in class the next day.  Your class work will be to work through problems/explorations that pertain to the video you watched the night before (your typical “homework” in a traditional class)

 You will come to class with your completed notes and examples. ◦ Some lessons will be available to print a note- taking guide; otherwise you will write your own notes in your notebook  We’ll begin class by briefly highlighting key concepts from the notes you have viewed  You will have the remaining time to: ◦ Work on class work ◦ Check your class work ◦ Work on challenge questions

 In a traditional classroom there is very little time for individual questions to be answered. ◦ Flipping the classroom allows me to double my time with you. The “lecture” part of class is gone allowing me to work with each one of you every day.  This becomes a collaborative environment ◦ If you do get stuck you’ll have other resources available to you (notes, peer help, teacher, etc.)  Absences are less stressful ◦ If you are absent you have access to the notes and class work which will help you stay caught up

 This is your role: ◦ View/complete the notes at home each night  You will access videos, note-taking guides and class calendar on my webpage:  VERY important that you watch the notes each day ◦ Work through the class work  Try each problem on your own  If you have questions look back at your notes first  If you are still stuck, check with a partner  If you are STILL stuck, check with your teacher ◦ Check your class work once it is completed ◦ Figure out mistakes on class work ◦ Show your graded work to the teacher before the end of the class period ◦ Work on Challenge Question (extra credit if correct)

 This is my role: ◦ Quick recap of the notes to stress key concepts ◦ Walk around to check that your notes are completed and see if you have any questions from the notes ◦ While walking around I’m available to help you.  Keep in mind I will not give you the answer, but rather guide you through the process to help you answer your question. ◦ Look over your completed/checked class work and help you figure out any mistakes

 Have a device at home for your child to be able to access videos ◦ Internet is the best option  The videos are on YouTube ◦ If you do not have the internet at home, the videos can be downloaded onto a flash drive or CD/DVD  Encourage your child to watch and re-watch videos ◦ Great way to study for upcoming tests/quizzes  You are also welcome to watch the videos yourself if you need a little Geometry refresher.