Flipped learning @ EPHS
Issue 1
What is the 'flipped classroom'?
The flipped classroom inverts traditional teaching methods, delivering content online to allow lesson time to be used to apply the knowledge learnt. This means that teacher’s time can be more effectively used to support and challenge students. The cornerstone of the flipped learning model is access to online content. This could be in the form of online lectures, journals or Youtube videos. Students that are immersed in the flipped learning model exhibit heightened skills of independent learning. Greater independent learning will positively affect attainment. The flipped learning model actively encourages students to seek out information for themselves.
1) The teacher directs students to online content (or makes online content for them!) to prepare for the next lesson
2) Students engage with the app, website, video etc
3) Lesson time is used to apply, test out, create using the new found knowledge
We are using this model with KS5 students to help with the transition to Sixth Form and equally on to higher education.
So what great things are going on @ Elthorne?
More 'home grown' talent
http://elthornesixthform.weebly.com/flipped-learning--ephs.html
EPHS Science Youtube channel (worth watching just for Pete's intro!)
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRUfcVZGJuYuFZH4UIRhWAw
EPHS channel (some early vids from English and History)
http://www.youtube.com/user/ElthornePark
To make it easier to upload and organise, each department needs its own Youtube channel. We can then link from the Elthorne channel.
Guide to apps to get you started
Additional links
http://flippedlearning.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
7 things you should know about the flipped classroom
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf
Best apps for teachers
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/a-list-of-all-best-ipad-apps-teachers.html