Neumann_Flipped+Classrooms

A Technology Presentation by Cassie Neumann
//Catch your students' attention with the flipped classroom model!//

__Topic Description__
The term "flipped classroom" refers to a new kind of teaching method where traditional lecture material is learned at home (usually via reading material and web resources) and traditional homework and practice becomes a part of in class time. In a flipped classroom, the teacher is available to assist students with questions over the lecture material and to check in on student progress and they complete the "homework" in class. This type of instruction is meant to allow for more one-on-one time between teacher and student, better small group assignment and instruction, as well as more opportunity for both accommodations for struggling students as well as higher level class discussion and differentiated learning activities. View the video below for a very clear explanation of how the flipped classroom model works. media type="youtube" key="26pxh_qMppE" height="315" width="560"

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__Research In Support of Flipped Classrooms__
Overall, most teachers who use flipped classrooms report being satisfied with the model. They report advantages such as better test scores, better student participation, and even better time management in terms of having time to cover more material. Check out a few of the links below for specific examples of flipped classroom success stories.

The Flipped Classroom and the Changing Role of the EducatorA great infographic that gives a side by side comparison of traditional classrooms and flipped classroom methods and statistics. The Flipped Classroom: Answering Obama's Call for Creativity in Education One school's success story with the flipped classroom model.

__Content Area Examples__
Math Example Here is a great website from Bryon High School (in Canada) that both explains and gives examples of the flipped classroom model in math specific terms. Language Arts Interactive Language Arts is a blog dedicated to providing teachers with the latest news and resources in using tech in the Language Arts classroom. Social Studies This is a link to a video interview with a social studies teacher who explains how flipped classrooms help with time management in teaching, as well as more engaging lessons in the classroom. Science Bill Nye (the science guy!) gives an awesome endorsement for using flipped classrooms. Elementary School This Minnesota school explains their experience with flipped classrooms, as well as some really clear information for the roles that the student, teacher, and parents play in learning in a flipped classroom.

__How to Get Started Flipping YOUR Classroom__
It can be overwhelming to think about flipping your classroom: the use of new technology, changing your lessons, adapting to a new style- looking at the big picture can make a teacher feel rather intimidated! But if you start small- with one lesson or one technology at a time- you'll find that flipping your classroom can be a worthwhile and manageable transition. Here a few resources on how to get started with flipping.

8 Crucial Resources for Flipped Classrooms One teacher/blogger shares her opinions on essential tech tools for flipping your lessons. Flipped Classroom Network A great resource for teachers to share their flipped classroom experiences and to connect with other teachers who are flipping. Starting Small This PDF is designed for the beginning flipper, and gives you questions you should be asking yourself about creating flipped lessons, as well as some possible solutions to those questions.

__**My Examples**__ I haven't been able to transition to a fully flipped classroom due to technology and time constraints, but I have started to try out some of the methods and technologies promoted by flipped classrooms. Here are two successful lessons I have used with my students.

Internet Safety Wiki This is a lesson and assignment I created for my Mass Media classes using PBWorks. Because some of my students don't have Internet access at home, I take them to the computer labs during class time, where they can both complete the reading and viewing activities on the Internet, as well as work at their own pace to complete the assignments. I like this lesson because I was able to take the lecture I used to give in class, put in online in wiki and PowerPoint format, and walk around and talk with students one-on-one as they go through each lesson. Film Blog In Film Lit, we recently watched the movie //Star Wars// as an example of the hero's journey archetype. By using a blog format, I am able to give my students additional information in an assignment entry, and they can use the entire Internet as a resource to help write their responses. Each blog provides additional information that was not covered during class lecture time, and students are free to explore as many or as few resources as they feel they need to complete each assignment.