Websites: flippedlearning.org, flippedclass.com, flipped-learning.com, flippedlearning.eduvision.tv
Contact: Aaron Sams (Arron@flippedclass.com & twitter @chemicalsams)
Contact: Jon Bergmann (Jon@flippedclass.com & twitter @jonbergman)
This was an inspiring and informing lesson, led by two very engaging science teachers. Check out the notes:
Ask the question, what is the most valuable use of class time?
What is the flipped classroom: what you used to do in class you do at home and vice versa. This is where it starts, but not where it stops. Opens door to give more time in class to move beyond content standards. It's not about the videos, it's about what you do inside the classroom.
Think like a good teacher first, and then someone who likes to plug in shiny new technology second.
Flipped classroom is built in the classroom, in the trenches. It's a tool in your tool box, not a binder to apply or a pedagogy like constructivism.
Purpose is to create a learner-centered, inquiry based classroom.
Research behind the flipped classroom is still emerging at this point.
Flipped classroom is scalable, could be for class lesson, unit, class, school, district.
Videos should cover the bottom two of blooms (remembering/understanding)
Myths and misconceptions:
1. Flipped learning relies on videos (doesn't have to)
2. Flipped learning creates a digital divide (can use flash drive, or DVD to distribute to students without net)
3. Flipped learning relies on homework (doesn't have to, can use asynchronous classroom with flexibility)
4. Flipped learning propagates bad teaching/lectures. (Videos can be interactive and better than recorded lecture. Digital writing on power point/videos from outside. Can make videos with other teachers online, use google hangout).
5. Flipped learning requires front loading with video. Can learn wrong at home. (Video doesn't always have to be front loaded)
Good classroom buzz words:
1. UDL: multiple ways to learn content, multiple ways to prove they learned, and multiple ways to
2. Inquiry learning
3. Project based learning
4. Mastery
5. AFL
6. PD
(this list went on but I missed them)
Flipped class if the glue that holds these together! Provides the opportunity to do these in the classroom.
Future of the flipped classroom will rethink the school day schedule, how furniture is arranged in the room. Create learning centers in the room for asynchronous classes.
How should flipped classroom affect hiring: hire facilitators, voracious Learners.
Matt spent this session in the poster area talking with Kristin Daniels who started the Flipped Learning Network.. They are a terrific resource for schools that want to reimagine how to deliver PD for teachers.
www.flippedlearning.org
kristin@flippedlearning.org
@kadaniels
