mirror, mirror on the wall_flipped classroom

Mirror, mirror on the wall…

…how can students take control?

Chryssanthe Sotiriou, High School EFL Coordinator

Today’s agenda

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Ways of thinking Ways of working Flipped classroom/Flipped learning Examples Benefits vs. drawbacks What’s next?

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21ST century learner

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Ways of thinking

CRITICAL THINKING

PROBLEM SOLVING

DECISION MAKING

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Recognize assumptions

separate fact from opinion

http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/13/skills-practice-distinguishing-between-fact-and-opinion/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

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Evaluate arguments

analyze info accurately and objectively

Draw conclusions

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Define the problem clearlyDesign strategy

Gather analyze infoDevelop possible solutions

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Listing solutions

Weighing up risk/difficulties involved

Make the final decision

COMMUNICATION

COLLABORATION

Ways of working

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Flipped classroom

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Before …

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• Ss have limited information

• Ss try to follow along

• Ss attempt homework- sometimes feedback is delayed

After …

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• Ss have specific questions in mind

• Ss practice performing the skills they are expected to learn

• Ss apply their knowledge skills

Flipped classroom

school work at home and

home work at school

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Flipped Learning

Group learning space

individual learning space

Dynamic interactive learning environment

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FLIP

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Flexible environment

students choose when/where to learn

FLIP

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Learning Culture

student-centered, co-construction of knowledge

FLIP

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Intentional Content

peer instruction, problem-based learning

FLIP

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Professional Educator

monitoring, accountability, formative assessment

Theory

Action

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www.edmodo.com

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Understanding space travelthe (web ) Quest…

Background information

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgkVBJM9ch0

brainstorming writing a paragraph post it in edmodo

discussion /possibility of poll

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FLIP

Class divided in teams each including1. Researchers2. Inhabitants3. Designers

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FLIP

building materials ? jobs ? skills ? recreational facilities ? power, food, water, oxygen—the necessities? conditions and services ?

http://todaysmeet.com/Chryssanthe Sotiriou

http://ed.ted.com/lessons?student_level=1

Examples of ESL AppsGrammar[CUP]

Word challenge[British Council]

Sounds[Macmillan]

Dictionary[Pearson/Longman]

Podcasts[British Council]

Around school:

Themed photos

• Coursebook theme

• 2-3 photos

• 10 min time limit

• Share & justify choice

http://goo.gl/gt1XPw

Flipping with mobile

The Benefits

• Debating in the classroom• Students ’own pace • Absent students keep up by reviewing the videos

at home• Extra time to comprehend the material

The Drawbacks(?)

• It relies on preparation and trust

• Flipped classrooms do not “teach to the test

• Change in educational policy needed

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http://schoolonthecloud.eu

Chryssanthe Sotiriou

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Chryssanthe Sotiriou

x.sotiriou@doukas.gr@chryssanthe