Introduction
Watch the two following clips to get a very good overview on what a Flipped Classroom is and what a Flipped Classroom is not.
Here is a blog post I created about Flipped Classroom.
Here is a blog post I created about Flipped Classroom.
Implmentation
There are several interesting ways to incorporate Flipped Classroom into your school. The first step is to identify which instrument you are going use to implement this technique. Each tool has distinct advantageous and disadvantageous, and although these decisions are typically made for us based on funding, I have given a brief overview of each device and hopefully if you do have choice moving forward this will help you out!
Click the technique above to see more details on how to implement it in the classroom.
- iPad - By far the most user friendly way to create videos for your classroom. Basic videos can be created within minutes using a variety of different applications (many free). Moving onto more engaging and complex videos takes some getting used to, still can be done, but may require more forward planning than some of the other techniques.
- ELMO - Might be cumbersome at first, but very friendly way to make videos using a technology found in most math classrooms today. Requires some tech knowledge to be able to connect ELMO to computer and capture video. Microphone may be required as well. This is basically making a "recording studio" with your ELMO recording your hands as they interact with assignments or manipulative. The "What is Flipped Classroom NOT?" is filmed using this technique.
- Mobi/eSlate/eChalkBoard - Seems outdated? Using this technology with the aide of an interactive whiteboard software is actually the best way to make professional looking videos. SmartBoard, eInstruction, and Promethean all have great ways to utilize this but can be somewhat technical to set up. Kahn Academy Videos are filmed in this manner.
Click the technique above to see more details on how to implement it in the classroom.