class time reconsidered
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Class Time Reconsidered
Derek Bruff / Vanderbilt University@derekbruff / derekbruff.org
How often do you use a flipped approach in your teaching?
A. NeverB. OccasionallyC. FrequentlyD. AlwaysE. I don’t really know what that
means.
What is the flipped classroom?
Class Time
Transfer Assimilate
Traditional Approach
Before Class
After Class
Class Time
Transfer Assimilate
Transfer Assimilate
Traditional Approach
Flipped Approach
Before Class
After Class
Class Time
Transfer Assimilate
First Exposure
Practice &
Feedback
Traditional Approach
Flipped Approach
Before Class
After Class
Class Time
Transfer Assimilate
First Exposure
Practice &
Feedback
Traditional Approach
Flipped Approach
Before Class
After Class
Further Explorati
on
First ExposureWalvoord & Anderson (2009)
First Exposure
Practice &
Feedback
Practice & Feedback
Further Explorati
on
Further Exploration
Further Exploration
• The flipped classroom… not a new idea.
• A relatively new term.– Baker, J. W. (2000). The “Classroom
Flip”: Using Web Course Management Tools to Become the Guide by the Side.” Selected Papers from the 11th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. 9-17.
– Lage, M. J., Platt, G. J., & Treglia, M. (2000). Inverting the classroom: A gateway to creating an inclusive learning environment. Journal of Economic Education, 31(1), 30-43.
How often do you use a flipped approach in your teaching?
A. NeverB. OccasionallyC. FrequentlyD. AlwaysE. I still don’t know what that means.
• The flipped classroom… not a new idea.
• A relatively new term.– Baker, J. W. (2000). The “Classroom
Flip”: Using Web Course Management Tools to Become the Guide by the Side.” Selected Papers from the 11th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. 9-17.
– Lage, M. J., Platt, G. J., & Treglia, M. (2000). Inverting the classroom: A gateway to creating an inclusive learning environment. Journal of Economic Education, 31(1), 30-43.
The Flipped Classroom
How can we make the most of the relatively limited time we have with students during
class?
First ExposureWalvoord & Anderson (2009)
Textbooks
Screencasts
Fazain Zubair, Chemical Engineering, Vanderbilt Universityc
Educational Videos
“Effective Educational Videos,” Cynthia Brame, Vanderbilt U.
Order Matters
A: Readings / Videos → Hands-On ActivitiesB: Hands-On Activities → Readings / Videos
Schneider, Wallace, Blikstein, & Pea (2013)
Which group do you think did better on the subsequent exam?
A. Readings/Videos, then ActivitiesB. Activities, then Readings/Videos
Order Matters
A: Readings / Videos → Hands-On ActivitiesB: Hands-On Activities → Readings / Videos
Schneider, Wallace, Blikstein, & Pea (2013)
Times for TellingSchwartz & Bransford (1998)
Scaffolding
Guided Practice
Robert Talbert, Grand Valley State University
Guided Practice
Robert Talbert, Grand Valley State University
Practice &
Feedback
Misconception QuestionsConsidering that a tiny acorn can grow into a mighty oak tree, which of the following contributes the majority of the mass of the tree?A. SoilB. AirC. WaterD. Sunlight
Instructor Poses Question (<1 Min)
Students Answer Independently
(1-3 Min)
Instructor Views Results (<1 Min)
If Most Answer Correctly,
Briefly Discuss Question (1-3 Min)
If Most Answer Incorrectly,
Backtrack (5+ Min)
If Students Are Split, Have
Students Discuss in Pairs and Revote
(1-5 Min)
Instructor Leads Classwide
Discussion (2-15 Min)
Peer Instructio
n
Application QuestionsConsider the view of the northeastern horizon shown at a certain date and time. Which of the following best describes the positions of these constellations 24 hours later?1. Slightly lower in the sky, closer to the NE horizon.2. Exactly the same place3. Slightly higher in the sky, farther up from the NE horizon4. Somewhere just above the SW horizon5. Not visible at all above the horizon Patrick Len,
Astronomy, Cuesta College
The Challenge
Generate Ideas
Multiple Perspectiv
es
Research & Revise
Test Your Mettle
Go Public
Challenge Cycles
Cordray, Harris, & Klein (2009)
Formative AssessmentAngelo & Cross (1998)
Further Explorati
on
Q&A via Piazza
Application Projects
Design Challenges
Model-Based Amphibious Racing Challenge (M-BARC)Tom Withrow, Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University
TransferBransford et al. (2000)
First Exposure Further ExplorationPractice & Feedback
Derek Bruff@derekbruff / [email protected]
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