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Flipped classroom? In our crazy 21st Century
lives everyone seems to be searching for a sort cut, a I think a flipped classroom is a great
example of that efficient and effective way of supporting our students and
children’s learning with the technological edge they all so desperately thrive
off of. Google defines a flipped
classroom as, “a form of
blended learning in which students learn new content online by watching video lectures,
usually at home, and what used to be homework is now done in class with teacher
offering more personalized guidance and interaction with students, instead of
lecturing.” This flipped method
of learning stresses the importance of ongoing parental involvement in children’s
learning; but is this reasonable? Or even capable for many parents and
students? The idea of the flipped
classroom and method of teaching is brilliant, but the application will be
difficult and less practical. It’s hard to believe but many students this day
and age still do not have access to a computer or internet at home, many
students spend this time after school participating in sports and other
activities, and don’t forget the parents who aren’t home themselves? Many parents
work jobs with long strenuous hours, is there time for the parent to become the
teacher throughout all of this?
method to make things
easier, cutting corners in an efficient and effective way.
What is a Flipped Classroom? Watch this 60 second video to find out!
Great summary of a Flipped Classroom here. You ask some good questions. I wonder if there is a compromise. Can a teacher use the Flipped model within the classroom. Have students learn the concept(s) first, allowing them to self-scaffold and go at their own pace, then....discuss concepts in the class, do a group activity or problem?
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