The Dos and Don'ts of a Flipped Classroom

James Schreiner jschreiner@bbchs.org Twitter: @biologyteacher

Tony Swafford tswafford@bbchs.org Twitter: @Mr_T_Swafford

Flipped Classroom: What You Need To Get StartedFour Must HavesVideo Creating & Editing SoftwareContent Library Virtual/Social Learning EnvironmentOrganization Video Creating & Editing SoftwareCreation of videos is essentialResourcesCamtasiaScreencastScreenrJingCamstudioKeepvid.com

Camtasia VODcastsDosDo NotsMake your ownUse picture in pictureLimit time of videoPost in multiple locationsPlan aheadUnderestimate editing timeDo them aloneWaste timeContent LibraryStorage is vital to reducing tech issuesSuggestion is to store on multiple interfacesWhere?Google Drive (*Sharing)YouTubeSchooltube.comTeachertube.comQuiettube.comWatchknowlearn.org

YouTube

Virtual/Social Learning PlatformEverything in one spotAvailable 24/7Great for Special EducationHomebound/Hospitalization AbsencesResourcesMoodleEdmodoWeeblyWikispacesYola

Our Moodle

OrganizationChecklist Format is Transparent!Fosters backwards planningProvides students with a frameworkParents can easily keep track of their son/daughterResourcesTeacher developed checklistGoogle FormsDropbox

Checklist

Reasons.Great Reasons to FlipStudent Centered!!!!!Helps students of all abilities excelAllows for real differentiationIncreases student-teacher interactionChanges classroom managementChanges how we talk to parentsThe Classroom is TRANSPARENTWrong Reasons to FlipBecause you think it will create a 21st century classroomBecause of technology you assume it will become cutting edgeYou think it will make you a good teacherYou hope it will make your job easierTraditional ClassroomFlipped ClassroomActivityTimeActivityTimeWarm-up5 minWarm-up / Bell Ringer5 minReview10 minQ&A Time on Video10 minLecture New30 minGuided and Independent practice or lab activity35 minGuided and Independent practice or lab activity10 minWrap-up / Exit Slip5 minBergmann, Jonathon, and Aaron Sams. Flip Your Classroom. Page 15,Library of Congress:, 2012. PrintDosDontsCollaborateGet InvestedGarner Full SupportVisit Board of Ed.Send Letter HomeUse a Social Learning PlatformBe flexibleBe consistentStreamline EverythingThink About Assessment

Do it yourselfBe disorganized No Busy WorkSteal VideosShelter yourself (Invite)Underestimate the time commitmentRush into itActivitiesCase StudiesCooperative GroupsProblem Based LearningPeer GradingQuarter Projects

Multimedia ProjectsMore Time for LabsInquiry Based ActivitiesSocratic SeminarClose Reading

PERADomain 2A Culture for LearningStudents take initiative in improving quality of workDomain 2C Managing Classroom ProceduresStudents take initiative with their classmates to ensure time is used productivelyDomain 3B - QuestioningStudents initiating higher-order questions and extending discussionLevel 3 geared more toward teacher-led questioningDomain 3C Engaging Students in LearningStudents suggest modifications to make material more meaningfulStudents have choice in how they complete tasksDomain 3D Using Assessment in InstructionStudent monitors their own understandingFlipped supports PERA and vice versa

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