Flipteaching The Flipped Classroom and Student Dialogue (or, Why I Became a Modeler) | LEARNINGANDPHYSICS Recently I have become fascinated with the research around how students learn though dialogue. My favorite piece of quick evidence is Derek Muller’s TED application video where he presents his research about videos for learning. You really should take the six minutes to watch the video, but the summary is that he tested two types of instructional videos; direct instruction and instruction through dialogue. Students who watched the direct instruction videos said they were clear and easy to understand, yet their test scores did not increase. Students who watched the dialogue videos said they were confusing and didn’t like them, but their scores increased significantly. Similarly interesting to me is the recent obsession in the education world with the ‘flipped classroom.’ I have taken a long road to get to where I am today as a teacher. My research showed slightly higher student gains with inquiry, and, particularly interesting, that the standard deviation of the scores shrunk. Like this:
Should You Flip Your Classroom? At its core, "flipped instruction" refers to moving aspects of teaching out of the classroom and into the homework space. With the advent of new technologies, specifically the ability to record digitally annotated and narrated screencasts, instructional videos have become a common medium in the flipped classroom. Although not limited to videos, a flipped classroom most often harnesses different forms of instructional video published online for students. Despite recent buzz, catalyzed primarily by Salman Khan's TED talk, flipped instruction is by no means a new methodology. In the early 19th century, General Sylvanus Thayer created a system at West Point where engineering students, given a set of materials, were responsible for obtaining core content prior to coming to class. The classroom space was then used for critical thinking and group problem solving. The Pros Advocates of the flipped classroom point to its potential as a time-shifting tool. And Cons Flipped Classroom in Perspective
The Flipped Class: Myths vs. Reality Editor's Note: On the heels of our viral posts in over 100 countries about the flipped classroom earlier this year (links below), we asked Jon Bergmann if he could share some of the feedback he was receiving in light of the notable interest about this topic. The timing couldn't have been more perfect since he was about to leave for a conference about you-guessed-it, the flipped class. Here is Part 1 of our three part series The Daily Riff. See Part 2 and 3 links below. - C.J. Westerberg The Flipped Class: What it is and What it is Not by Jon Bergmann, Jerry Overmyer and Brett Wilie There has been a lot of interest in the flipped classroom. The traditional definition of a flipped class is: The Flipped Classroom is NOT: A synonym for online videos. Originally published The Daily Riff July 2011 Jon Bergmann is one of the first teachers to flip his classroom and has recently co-authored a book on the the Flipped Class which is to be published by ISTE press. Video Montage from Conference Below
Khan and Beyond: The Many Faces of the Flipped Classroom - Education Community Blog Can you flip large classes? The first time I witnessed a flipped classroom with Peer Instruction live was in 2008, in New York, in a two-level lecture hall with a balcony, complete with over 500 students filling the seats. I dutifully jotted down in my researcher field notes: “9:05 AM – all students seem to be playing around with their mobiles!” Indeed, scores of groggy undergrads in my line of sight were gripping small flat devices I mistook for cell phones, but were actually clickers. When the professor displayed the question on a 50 foot screen using Power Point, this chemistry mega-class was absolutely silent, all heads pointed to the front of the room. When he instructed, “Ok, enter your response,” all 500 heads tilted downward in unison, followed by 500 thumbs pressing buttons on their clickers. With the command, “Ok, now turn to your neighbor and try to convince them of your answer,” mass chaos erupted. Does flipping Peer Instruction work for a large class? Prather’s class using color-coded flash cards
Part 1: Flipping The Classroom? … 12 Resources To Keep You On Your Feet Welcome to another post rich in resources. If you have come here looking for links that will guide you to videos and multimedia to use in a Flipped Classroom that is coming in a future post. Perhaps you have tried a little Flip of your own and want to learn more. Many educators are beginning to become aware of the growing teaching method referred to as “Flipping The Classroom”. You see, at first this definition does make a lot of sense, and like so many “best practices” I see great value in the idea. Yes, I am a proponent of incorporating various multimedia and online learning in a blended environment. The Twelve Resources To Better Understand Flipping the Classroom Blend My Learning (The Envision Experiment) - Oakland, California high school students who had failed algebra were randomly assigned to one of two summer school classes. Learning About The Khan Academy - You have heard about Khan and have possible even used the tutorials. Like this: Like Loading...
Learning | Pearson Academic Executives Pamela Kachka, MAEd Academic Trainer & Consultant Pearson eCollege The flipped classroom certainly seems to be the latest buzz in educational trends. It is difficult to go a week without seeing another article or Webinar on the topic. First a little history on the recent re-emergence of this time tested class technique. On the higher ed side of things, Dr. Finally, the last big name in flipped homework versus classroom equation (the term he uses) is Salman Khan. Some of the characteristics of this latest iteration include engaging the students on a higher level and a smaller ratio of students to instructors while working within the economics of education. Effectively flipping a classroom brings many benefits. Before throwing all support behind this concept, it is worth taking a look at what it takes for someone to facilitate a flipped classroom. It is worth considering that the lecture does not have to be a lecture. What about common concerns regarding the flipped classroom process?