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Description of Flipped Classrooms:


In the traditional classroom, teachers lecture in front of the classroom and students do their homework at home. In the Flipped Classroom approach, students do their homework and other activities in the classroom and watch the teachers' lecture or read the material at home. Teachers go from being in front of the classroom in the regular classroom setting to acting like a guide in the Flipped Classroom approach.

History of Flipped Classroom : ([])
Two of the key contributors of Flipped Classrooms are Jonathon Bergman and Aaron Sams in Colorado. They discovered a way to record and post their Powerpoint presentation online for students who missed class. These lectures started to spread and these two teachers were asked to speak around the country about their new way of teaching. Schools are increasingly adopting the Flipped Classroom model because of poor learning outcomes and the increase of online video.

What Flipped Classroom Is or Is Not: ( [])
According to this website, Flipped Classroom increases student-teacher interaction, students take responsibility for their learning, teacher acts like a guide, students who are absent do not fall behind, lectures are saved and students receive a personalized education. Flipped Classrooms are not about replacing teachers with videos, a strict online course, students working without structure or students working in isolation.

Example of Flipped Classroom : ([])
Clintondale High School, near Detroit, was used on this website as an example. Teachers recorded 3 short (5-7 minutes) videos per week for the students to watch at home. Class time was used to conduct labs or other interactive activites. As stated on this website, students received instant feedback, students didn't get as frustrated, teachers revisited hard concepts, and the students received the teacher's support in class. Before the flip, 50% of freshman failed English and 44% failed Math. After using the Flipped Classroom approach, 19% failed English and 13% failed Math.

Technolgoy Use with Flipped Classrooms: ( [])
Technology definitely is a part of Flipped Classrooms. Teachers need the technology to make and post their videos online for the students to access at home. Teachers need a computer, along with a way to podcast their video, in order to make the instructional video or post their material. In additon, students need technology, preferably at home, to view the teacher's lessons and material.



Skeptics? ([])
Believe it or not, there are many people who are skeptical about Flipped Classrooms. One of the skeptics is an educational blogger named Andrew Miller. On this website, Miller states "What technology supports the flipped classroom, and are there accessibility issues that might hinder or even prevent its successful implementation?" Jonathon Bergman, a contributer to Flipped Classrooms, states that there are numerous ways to access the material. Included on his list are computer labs, DVD recordings, flash-drive transfers, and smartphones.

My Video Presentation:
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Second Part of my presentation:

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@http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/- This website provides an easy-to-follow infographic about Flipped Classrooms. This infographic explains the history of Flipped Classrooms and provides an example of Flipped Classrooms at the High School level. =====

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@http://flippedclassroom.org/- This website is a professional learning community that discusses Flipped Classrooms. In addition to posting and responding to each other's questions about Flipped Classrooms, teachers can post their videos about Flipped Classrooms. This can be helpful for first-timers or for teachers looking for a change. =====

@http://www.techsmith.com/flipped-classroom-aaron-sams.html- This website includes a brief video and explanation about a science teacher using the Flipped Classroom approach in his classroom.
@http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/tech-ed/flipping-the-classroom-teachers-turn-homework-on-its-head/- This website discusses what Flipped Classroom is and what Flipped Classroms is not. In additon, this website also discusses the concerns of Andrew Miller, an educational blogger, and Jon Bergmann, a high school teacher in Colorado. []- This website includes additional articles, and a few videoclips, about Flipped Classrooms. This website also links to [].

Pedagogical Considerations for this Technology:
Flipped Classrooms can be used in any subject, such as math, science, social studies, and mathematics. First, I would consider the students and the technology available to them. If the majority of your students do not have access to technology at home, such as a computer, or if they do not know how to use one, I would pass on Flipped Classrooms for now. I think that Flipped Classrooms is best used in middle school, high school, or college settings. Also, is the teacher comfortable with the technology? Ask yourself, why you really want to use Flipped Classrooms and the technology? Are you using the technology just to use it?

NETS-Teachers: 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness. c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creatice processes. d. colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity b. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats.

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others

Where to Purchase or Acquire:
While the Flipped Classroom does not cost money to acquire, teachers will need podcasting services to post their videos online. Also, the school district will also need to provide the teacher or teachers with classroomw website in order for the teachers to post their videos and other material. There is a variety of free podcasting services online that teachers can use, such as, or the teacher could use Youtube. Students also need access to the technology they need outside of the classroom. While computers at home are highly recommended, students could possibly use computer labs, DVD recordings, flash-drives, and smartphones.