ABOUT A FLIPPED CLASSROOM...
Flipped Out Science
The following articles explain the concept of a flipped classroom, as well as the origins. I found these to be very helpful when researching the topic, and how to implement flipped instruction in the classroom.
FAQ ABOUT A FLIPPED CLASSROOM
What is the flipped classroom?
This term describes a teaching approach in which students get a first exposure to course content before class through readings or videos, then spend class time deepening their understanding of that content through active learning exercises.
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Why the term “flipped”?
In the traditional approach to college math and science teaching, students come to class to get a first exposure to the material through lecture, then try to make sense of that material through problem sets and other activities after class. The “flip” involves shifting the first exposure to outside of class and the deeper learning to class time.
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Are there any statistics available on the effectiveness of flipped classrooms?
Flipped classrooms as a teaching method is still in its infancy. One of the pioneers of flipped classrooms was a math teacher at Byron High School in Minnesota. In 2006, while still using the traditional teaching model, math mastery among students was at a dismal 29.9%. The following year, a flipped classroom was implemented and ny 2011 math mastery has been raised to an astonioshing 73.8%. Flipped classrooms improved students' education by nearly 250%.
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Do students need a computer at-home for a flipped classroom?
The short answer is no. However, students must have access to technology to view the instructional videos, which are often distributed online. This technology can include a smartphone, portable media player, tablet, or even gaming device.
If a student doesn't have access to any of these devices he or she might have access to a computer after school or at a local library.
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