I like what "The Flipped Class Manifest" stated about what a flipped classroom should look like. I like the idea of intentional and active transfer of information being done at home, so that students have more time in class to work on the concepts with fellow classmates. The teacher is then there as an active guide in there learning journey. I look forward to trying to step out of my comfort zone and trying a few flipped lessons in my class.
I hadn't actually heard the term "Flipped Classroom" until starting in this program. I was intrigued to find out what the excitement was all about. When hearing a little bit about it my immediate thought was how can that work in my 2nd grade classroom. I feel that with younger grades parent support is a must in getting the kids to follow through with the watching of videos. After doing the reading I am more open about it, although I still feel it is more of a challenge for lower elementary teachers to flip their classroom then upper elementary and Jr/Sr. High classes.
I like what "The Flipped Class Manifest" stated about what a flipped classroom should look like. I like the idea of intentional and active transfer of information being done at home, so that students have more time in class to work on the concepts with fellow classmates. The teacher is then there as an active guide in there learning journey. I look forward to trying to step out of my comfort zone and trying a few flipped lessons in my class.
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Carie Carlson
12/14/2015 12:16:36 pm
Tracie....I, like you, never heard about "flipped classrooms" until I started this program. I really think it could be benificial for students as well as teachers to utilize flipped lessons. I am excited to try using flipped lessons with my own students. I agree with you that it might be more challenging for younger grades but I am up for the challenge.
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Stefanie Jones
12/18/2015 02:00:25 am
I'm in the same boat...Flipped classroom is a new term for me as well, but I do like the idea. Most of my students love using the computer, and having them watch a lesson online at home would help them to transfer what they are learning, so it's not just classroom learning, but they can realize that they can learn at home too. Giving them clear direction and permission to use the computer at home (or library) will hopefully help them to find that there are fun ways to learn on the computer at home, so they don't have to be on other sites that may not be as beneficial. It will also help parents to know what their student is learning in class, and will help them to reinforce what they are learning at home.
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Suzanne Pinion
12/14/2015 07:26:03 pm
Hi Traci, I am new to the "flipped classroom" as well. I have heard of the term and even had to create a flipped lesson before. I teach special education students in grades 3-5, so using a flipped lesson is extremely challenging. I can understand your concerns about using a flipped classroom with younger students. It takes a lot of parent involvement, which most parents aren't prepared for. I like your energy and excitement.
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