What is a “Flipped Classroom”? The flipped classroom is a pedagogical model in which the typical lecture and homework elements of a course are reversed. Short video lectures are viewed by students at home before the class session, while in-class time is devoted to exercises, projects, or discussions.

Why should I Flip My Classroom?

Flipping speaks the language of today’s students Novelty Student novelty wears off quickly They understand digital learning

Flipping helps busy students Gives flexibility and choice Students can work ahead Absent students don’t miss instruction

Flipping helps struggling students Most time is spent with the students who struggle most

Flipping helps students of all abilities to excel SPED teachers love this model No more notes and falling behind Can pause/replay videos

students can pause and rewind their teacher Kids learn at different speeds Quick & slow learners can learn at their speed The “wait, go back” effect

Flipping increases student-teacher interaction Less time on instruction More time helping small groups

Flipping allows teachers to know their students better More face time means more relationship building

increases student-student interaction Students are helping each other learn instead of relying on the teacher Students identify learning as their goal instead of striving for completion of assignments

Flipping allows for real differentiation Most of the time is used to walk around the room instead of whole class instruction

Flipping changes classroom management Many kids no longer have an audience when their peers are actively engaged in their own learning

Flipping changes the way we talk to parents Less focused on “playing school” More focus on authentic learning

Flipping educates parents Many parents watch the videos alongside the child (insert funny joke here) Makes class transparent

Flipping is a great technique for absent teachers Teacher knew he would be out and prerecorded a lesson Sub loads video and presses “play”

Flipping can lead to the flipped-mastery program Students move through ALL of the material at their own pace Takes a long time to do this

How to Implement the Flipped Classroom?

Use other teachers’ videos Make your own videos Homework: The Videos Use other teachers’ videos Make your own videos

Making videos: 3 kinds You in front of the board You using a document camera You recording your computer screen

Saves time and adds authenticity One-take Videos Saves time and adds authenticity

Screen casting software (Camtasia Studio, Debut Video, etc Screen casting software (Camtasia Studio, Debut Video, etc.) Pen annotation (PowerPoint) Interactive whiteboard Microphone Webcam Recording Software Video Camera Document camera Video Equipment