We have been talking a lot in our district about the technology initiatives that we are looking to implement as we open our new high school, and Flipped Learning is one of those initiatives. The flipped classroom is a strategy that inverts traditional teaching methods, delivering instruction online outside of class and moving “homework” into the classroom. With the educational technology we are putting into the hands of our students, we have the opportunity to change our classrooms into an environment where students participate in project and activity based learning where the teacher acts as a learning guide and co-learner in the classroom. The traditional one-size-fits-all model of education results in limited concept engagement and limited academic success. Studies of Flipped Learning have shown dramatic decreases in classroom discipline issues and increased academic success.
Below are some resources for you to take a look at that will help you understand a bit more about flipped learning, and how it is being used
Here's an infographic that talks about the flipped classroom model: (click on the picture for a larger picture)
Here's a video that gives a very simple explanation of what flipped learning is:
Here's a video of one of the original flipped learning models: The Kahn Academy.
The organization listed below is a network created to provide educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources to successfully implement Flipped Learning. Click on the image below to visit their website.
