What does a successful flipped classroom entail?
Learning Objective
At the end of Unit 3, students will identify what makes a successful flipped classroom and what makes them fail.
Mini-Course
Being that the flipped classroom is such a different and unique idea, there needs to be some ways to tell whether you are setting the students up to be successful or for failure. This unit will address just that. Let’s get started with Jerry’s success story. (http://tlt.utah.edu/jerry-root/) The next link is about video tips on how to make your flipped classroom better. (http://thejournal.com/articles/2013/11/18/9-video-tips-for-a-better-flipped-classroom.aspx) The next video will explain the road to success in a flipped classroom. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yaslew2Jhs) Finally, please read the article on failure with the flipped classroom (http://in-training.org/flipped-classroom-fails-7052 )
Learning Activities
1) Students will compare and contrast what makes successful and non-successful flipped classrooms.
2) Under the discussion area, discuss the flip classroom. Talk about how you would make your classroom successful. What can you do to make sure it doesn’t fail?
Conclusions
The flipped classroom isn’t easy. There is a lot that needs to happen for it to be successful. For example, do your research because there is a lot more work and planning then one might think. Also make sure everyone in your classroom has access to your lessons. In terms of failure in the flipped classroom, just remember this isn’t for every student and too many students at one time can become a bit much.
References
[Flipped Classroom from Ohio Edu]. Retrieved December 8, 2014 from http://www.ohio.edu/oit/academic/flip.cfm
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