Flipped Classroom
The Pros and Cons of Flipping Your Classroom
Strengths (Pros) of Implementing Flipped Classroom
Cost Efficient
Lectures can be recorded, posted, and stored on free websites, such as Youtube, instead of spending thousands of dollars on textbooks.
Most students already own smart devices, even in low income households.
Grants can be awarded to fund schools who are in need of devices.
Makes The Most of Classroom Instruction
Student Accountability
Content Area Friendly
I can see the Flipped Classroom method implemented into all upper level content areas.
21st Century Learning
Student Driven
In class, students work in "centers" and complete activities based on their progress and pace in the video lessons.
Students are also able to refer back to the video lessons when they need remediation or clarification.
Weaknesses (Cons) of Implementing Flipped Classroom
Need to Know or Not?
Engaging Models or Are They Disengaging?
Technology or Lack There Of?
Reflection or Misdirection?
Time and Place or Maybe Not?
A Little More Advice
Citations
Fulton, K. (2012). The Flipped Classroom: Transforming Education at Byron High School. T H E Journal, 39(3), 18-20
EDUCES Learning Initiative. (2012). Retrieved from 7 Things You Should Know About... Flipped Classrooms: www.educause.edu/eli
Flipped Learning. (2010, December 16). The Flipped Classroom. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H4RkudFzlc&feature=player_embedded#at=55
Miller, Andrew. (2015). Five Best Practices for the Flipped Classroom.
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipped-classroom-best-practices-andrew-miller