According to the latest reports, flipped classrooms continue to grow, unlike other digital trends. (flippedclassroomworkshop.com) " A quarter of administrators identified flipped classroom as having a major effect on learning". (The Journal Reporting)
This website goes on to say that major news reports on flipped classrooms are happening every day. This will soon become the norm, rather than a trend. I'm eager to learn more about the ins and outs of flipped classrooms and see if I am able to utilize some of the methods this Fall.
Friday, June 30, 2017
Monday, June 19, 2017
What do Aaron and Jonathan say about a flipped classroom?
Hi there!
If I were Aaron Sams and Jonathan Bergmann, what would they say about a flipped classroom?
I think the biggest component that they would want everyone to know and take away from their book is that flipped classroom speaks the language of the students.
"Today's students grew up with Internet access, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, and a host of other digital resources. " " The sad thing is that most students are carrying in their pockets a more powerful computing device than the vast majority of computers in underfunded schools - and we don't allow them to use it."
I definitely agree with this concept. Too often, we, as educators, want to shut technically away instead of figuring out a way to leverage it. If we see it as a tool that can be used to enhance learning, than we're on the right track. Flipped classrooms allow students to use what they have at their disposal and feel validated in their desire to become more and more digitally focused.
The fear that many educators have is the misuse of technology. I agree that this is a legitimate concern and I don't want to dismiss it with " just have rules and consequences."
If teachers can be provided training on classroom management techniques that can address these concerns, I feel that there would be more buy in.
If I were Aaron Sams and Jonathan Bergmann, what would they say about a flipped classroom?
I think the biggest component that they would want everyone to know and take away from their book is that flipped classroom speaks the language of the students.
"Today's students grew up with Internet access, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, and a host of other digital resources. " " The sad thing is that most students are carrying in their pockets a more powerful computing device than the vast majority of computers in underfunded schools - and we don't allow them to use it."
I definitely agree with this concept. Too often, we, as educators, want to shut technically away instead of figuring out a way to leverage it. If we see it as a tool that can be used to enhance learning, than we're on the right track. Flipped classrooms allow students to use what they have at their disposal and feel validated in their desire to become more and more digitally focused.
The fear that many educators have is the misuse of technology. I agree that this is a legitimate concern and I don't want to dismiss it with " just have rules and consequences."
If teachers can be provided training on classroom management techniques that can address these concerns, I feel that there would be more buy in.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Implications for Education and a Flipped Classroom
There are many ways that flipping your classroom will improve your educational practice. It may seem like more work initially, but in the end it buys you time. I am excited to potentially try this out in my music classroom in the Fall.
I don't love talking too much in music because of course, the goal is for them to be playing or singing. I could record videos of myself explaining the music theory behind a song and then the next day, we can play the song more quickly because everyone will be on the same page regarding the dynamics, tempo, rhythm, notes and other music theory elements. Another way I see this being beneficial is to record myself singing and performing the choreography. I have actually done this a lot with musicals that I've directed. I notice a big difference when a video has been made and I can tell instantly who watched the video and who didn't. One last way I can see this being an excellent addition to my teaching practice is to record myself playing the xylophone and/or recorder. Students could practice with me at home and then return to school ready to go.
I feel this book is a great and easy read with a lot of practical information for educators. I'll admit that I did not fully understand flipped classroom. Thankfully, I feel my eyes have been opened to this possibility and more.
I don't love talking too much in music because of course, the goal is for them to be playing or singing. I could record videos of myself explaining the music theory behind a song and then the next day, we can play the song more quickly because everyone will be on the same page regarding the dynamics, tempo, rhythm, notes and other music theory elements. Another way I see this being beneficial is to record myself singing and performing the choreography. I have actually done this a lot with musicals that I've directed. I notice a big difference when a video has been made and I can tell instantly who watched the video and who didn't. One last way I can see this being an excellent addition to my teaching practice is to record myself playing the xylophone and/or recorder. Students could practice with me at home and then return to school ready to go.
I feel this book is a great and easy read with a lot of practical information for educators. I'll admit that I did not fully understand flipped classroom. Thankfully, I feel my eyes have been opened to this possibility and more.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Why should educators flip their classroom?
This is the second blog post in a series of posts about the flipped classroom.
There are many reasons why a teacher might consider flipping their classroom. In the book, Flip your Classroom, authors Bergmann and Sams propose that one of the many benefits of the flipped classroom is that slower processors can pause, rewind or rewatch videos. No longer are you rewarding the fastest learners. In addition, classroom management no longer becomes an issue because there is not an audience for those misbehaving students. Also, teachers who need to be absent can simply record their lessons and have their students watch and therefore not get behind.
The implications to education are enormous. Not all flipped classrooms use videos. The main idea is the desire to redirect the attention in a classroom away from the teacher and onto the learners. Students who struggle can now get one on one remediation with their teacher. I think the possibilities are endless and I'm eager to learn more.
What do you think?
There are many reasons why a teacher might consider flipping their classroom. In the book, Flip your Classroom, authors Bergmann and Sams propose that one of the many benefits of the flipped classroom is that slower processors can pause, rewind or rewatch videos. No longer are you rewarding the fastest learners. In addition, classroom management no longer becomes an issue because there is not an audience for those misbehaving students. Also, teachers who need to be absent can simply record their lessons and have their students watch and therefore not get behind.
The implications to education are enormous. Not all flipped classrooms use videos. The main idea is the desire to redirect the attention in a classroom away from the teacher and onto the learners. Students who struggle can now get one on one remediation with their teacher. I think the possibilities are endless and I'm eager to learn more.
What do you think?
What is the flipped classroom?
Good evening all! This will be the first of a series of blog posts about the flipped classroom. I admit when I first started learning about this model of teaching, I didn't fully understand it. I can now see that it's sound practice and can be truly beneficial to our students, which is why we do everything we do!
Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, authors of the book, Flip your Classroom, met while teaching chemistry at Woodland Park HS in Colorado. While troubleshooting how to handle students who habitually missed class due to sports, they came upon the idea of recording their lessons. From that starting point, they developed and fine tuned the flipped mastery model. This allows for greater personalization because students can work at their own pace. The overall message of this book is that flipped classrooms should be done because it's better for the students. It's not done because someone thinks it's the latest and greatest innovation. This model can be implemented in any content and any age level.
Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, authors of the book, Flip your Classroom, met while teaching chemistry at Woodland Park HS in Colorado. While troubleshooting how to handle students who habitually missed class due to sports, they came upon the idea of recording their lessons. From that starting point, they developed and fine tuned the flipped mastery model. This allows for greater personalization because students can work at their own pace. The overall message of this book is that flipped classrooms should be done because it's better for the students. It's not done because someone thinks it's the latest and greatest innovation. This model can be implemented in any content and any age level.
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