1. A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO Getting the Most of Introductory Courses Spring 2014 Workshop http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/intro/virtual2014/program.html http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/intro/virtual2014/program.html R ACHEL T EASDALE, CSU, C HICO Background: CSU, Chico- Northern California residential campus, with MS programs Intro Geology: - GE with a lab - 100 + students, not science majors (most) - lab taught by TAs, separate from lecture - 2 lectures per week (50 min) 1. What is a “partially” flipped classroom? 2. What is a flipped classroom? 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom?

2. A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 2. What is a flipped classroom? 1. What is a partially flipped classroom? 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom? I didn’t know either! -Get rid of text material in class -Have time to do more investigations/interactive activities -Motivated by wanting to interact more with students -Motivated by students inactivity…

3. https://ctl.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/flippedgraphic(web1100px)_0.png 1. What is a partially flipped classroom?- 2. What is a flipped classroom? UT Austin, Center for Teaching & Learning: 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom? A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO Often videos (I use readings too)

4. https://ctl.utexas.edu/teaching/flipping_a_class/what_is_flipped A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO “Unflipped” “Flipped” 2. What is a flipped classroom?- UT Austin, Center for Teaching & Learning: Videos, readings, pre-quizzes ‐Relevant topics/themes ‐synthesis ‐interdisciplinary

5. a. Research on student learning (e.g. Hake, 1998) Pre- vs. post-course test (6000 physics students)  significantly more student learning in courses with interactive- engagement methods than traditional style lecture (including >100 students) A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 2. What is a flipped classroom?- Why do it (even “partially”)?

6. b. Attitudinal Research d. Sometimes I get bored myself c. My informal observations (no statistical validation) improved attendance (& data from Yuretich, 2001) students involved in their own learning, it’s not high school, raise expectations & they’ll exceed them! students engaged in course content during class (Yuretich, 2001) A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 2. What is a flipped classroom?- Why do it (even “partially”)?

7. Skip the textbook stuff- they can get introductory content from readings outside of class (& take graded reading quizzes) A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 1. What is a flipped classroom? 2. What is a partially flipped classroom? 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom? Use class time for case studies, investigations, synthesis and group activities- DAILY! Structure of my class: Students earn points for doing what I want them to do a.Readings assignments (w/ Bb quizzes that close before class) b.Exams c.Labs d.Participation during class

8. A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom? Goals 1: Interactive/pod activity each class period 2: I get something from students each class 3: Incorporate local geology (place based) 4: Use of data, scientific collaboration, convey how science works Pods (self-assigned seats)

9. Example: Where is the best place to build your dream home? (a or b?) Discuss WHY??? (report outs!) (alternative) Give the name of the river structures at locations a, b, c a b c “Think – Pair – Share” format A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom?- EXAMPLES 1: Interactive/pod activity each class period 2: I get something from students each class 3: Incorporate local geology (place based) 4: Use of data, scientific collaboration, convey how science works http://pages.uoregon.edu/millerm/meander.html

10. CELT 2011 5Oct2011 Coast Range, Sierra Nevada Mtns Cascade Volcanoes Basin & Range, SAF Great Valley Sutter Buttes, Sacramento River A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom? Locate as many of the following features as possible (on your own, then in pod): 1: Interactive/pod activity each class period 2: I get something from students each class 3: Incorporate local geology (place based) 4: Use of data, scientific collaboration, convey how science works For discussion: How does Sacramento River play into politics of California?

11. 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom? 1: Interactive/pod activity each class period 2: I get something from students each class 3: Incorporate local geology (place based) 4: Use of data, scientific collaboration, convey how science works A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO Example: VEPP-HVO Monday Morning Meeting (Jigsaw) 1. Day 1: Each pod assumes the role of a volcano specialist in: - tilt - GPS data - seismic data- gravity - Webcam Pods discuss data and trends of time period 2. Day 2: Reconfigure to one specialist per group: Discuss all data types, trends; what data collectively mean, interpretation/forecast 3. Class discussion, compare group interpretations with real events http://nagt.org/nagt/teaching_resources/vepp/examples/48383.html Volcano Exploration Project: Pu`u `O`o (VEPP)

12. Investigation: How would an episode of massive global warming or a glacial period affect North America? Their calculations show 100% glacial melt = 79.8 m (= 262 ft) SL rise 10% glacial melt = 7.9 m (= 25.9 ft) What does it mean locally? For other areas (Historic? Hometown? Economic- NYC Wall Street? Ag. areas etc.) A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom? INVESTIGATION From Text: Reynolds Exploring Earth 1: Interactive/pod activity each class period 2: I get something from students each class 3: Incorporate local geology (place based) 4: Use of data, scientific collaboration, convey how science works

13. 2. Summative Assessment: Exams Exam Questions = same format as pre/class activities: multiple choice questions + short answer questions, map stuff Assessing of student learning 1. Formative Assessment: student feedback in discussions, group work, from scratch paper responses, foot stomping Interactivity: “Group Exams”: 1 st day of exam is “individual” exam: MC + short answer, worth 2/3 of exam score 2 nd day of exam is optional, in pods worth 1/3 of exam score A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom? Results :2 nd day of exam scores = avg score increases by ~7 points (out of 100)

14. Learning curve for both instructors and students Instructors: develop good questions, analyze student responses, incorporate information into class asap Advice? PLAN PLAN PLAN! Start small Steal resources (SERC) Be ok with stuff not working the 1 st time- revise & move on A “P ARTIALLY ” F LIPPED C LASSROOM F OR I NTRODUCTORY G EOLOGY, C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY C HICO 3. What is my “partially” flipped classroom? Strict structure- stick to the schedule (exams, deadlines, office hours- more students come!) Ask for advice/help/suggestions- colleagues, listserv, the students in class, other students!