Hoffman_Flip+with+Edmodo




 * [[image:presenter pic.png width="225" height="196"]] || I am the fourth grade Science, Religion, and Language Arts Teacher at Mary, Queen of Heaven School in Erlanger, Kentucky. We are a smaller school and my class sizes are 14 and 15. February begins my fourth year at MQH, the first year and half in second grade, the remainder in fourth grade.

This is my third semester in the Instructional Technology Master program at The University of Akron. I have long been interested in technology, and am exited to integrate more technology in my classroom. ||

Presentation Topic: Flipping a Classroom using Edmodo I became interested in flipping my classroom this summer after attending a two day technology workshop that mentioned the movement. Investigating how to flip has been a longer process than I intended and I am not nearly ready to fully flip my classroom. I have been using Edmodo for communication and some assignments. Through this presentation I will be discussing how I am using Edmodo to flip, and how other s have done this successfully.

Presentation: Why flip your classroom? media type="custom" key="25125336" Using Edmodo in your classroom media type="custom" key="25125472" Resources for students without internet at home media type="custom" key="25125570"

Supporting Articles: Websites and articles listed all support the flipped classroom movement. Some detail flipping the classroom with Edmodo, others just discuss the flipped classroom. __Flipped Classroom Resources:__ media type="custom" key="25121862" media type="custom" key="25121868" __Flip your classroom without internet:__ View previous webinars on how to flip your classroom with and without internet.
 * from the “creators” of the flipped classroom.
 * other videos available at http://www.youtube.com/user/Learning4Mastery?feature=watch
 * http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=208491
 * http://jenniferwolfe.net/2013/04/flipped-learning-using-edmodo-an-innovative-approach-to-education.html
 * http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/05/21-ways-to-use-edmodo-in-your-classroom.html
 * http://youtu.be/uWgaXJrLPEw
 * http://youtu.be/ZRvmjjeZ9CA
 * http://youtu.be/Tsop327GiAI
 * http://youtu.be/S7U_Jl4mT9U
 * Edweb.net Technology Tools for the Classroom community

Content Areas: __Religion__ - currently used for study guides, future uses online discussion of study guides, formative assessments on topics, lectures. __Math__— lesson presentation videos, formative assessments, student discussion, pose questions to teacher in private. __Science__—currently used to display notes and study guides as well as a few videos and online reading assignments with quizzes, future use online discussion and lesson lectures with the notes rather than just Power Points. __Language Arts__— currently used for videos and make-up notes, future uses include formative assessments, video lectures with examples, class discussions, far future use would be web-quest __Social Studies__—Lesson videos and lectures, formative assessments, class discussions. __Arts__—videos, discussion boards, formative assessments

Pedagogical Considerations: A flipped classroom encourages teachers to switch their teaching method from a teacher focused classroom to a student focused classroom. The pedagogical considerations of flipping the classroom include the comfort of the teacher in relinquishing some of the structure of the learning. Time and again we have found that students learn better when they are highly engaged in the process of learning. The flipped classroom allows for students to become more engaged in the learning process and eliminate the passivity of the classroom. Flipping your classroom will not work for teachers who feel that they must lecture and lead instruction at all times. It is important for the teacher to decide if the particular lesson that he / she is teaching can be better delivered using a flipped model than a traditional lecture. __ISTE NETS-S Integration__ 2. Communication and collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems

5. Digital citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

6. Technology operations and concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. a. Understand and use technology systems b. Select and use applications effectively and productively c. Troubleshoot systems and applications d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

Where to get Edmodo: [|www.edmodo.com], also available in the Apple App Store and Google Play for Android

How much will it cost? Edmodo is free to use, however students must have computer and internet access to use it. This can be achieved at a library or at school if the access is not available at home. Edmodo also has an Apple and Android app that students can use to access on a smart phone or tablet with full functionality.

References: Educause Learning Initiative. (2012, February 7). 7 things you should know about flipped classrooms.United States of America.

Miller, A. (2012, February 24). Five best practices for the flipped classroom. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipped-classroom-best-practices-andrew-miller

International Society for Technology in Education (2007).Iste student standards. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-S_PDF.pdf