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Carrie, I agree that student motivation and self-discipline can be a stumbling block. However, the ability to view the lectures at home before coming to class should actually help the students with their time management issues. Dr. Moody Crews

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Advantages and Benefits

Philip, I agree that the DVD lecture series would be good as long as what you are doing in class follows the DVD. However, using prerecorded lectures that you create yourself would be a better fit because you know that the students are getting what you know they need. Remember, textbooks aren't created for your particular class. Instead, we do our best to make the textbook work with the curriculum we are required to teach. Dr. Moody Crews

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Advantages and Benefits

Rhonda, I totally agree. Using case studies and scenarios are always good learning tools. Dr. Moody Crews

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Stakeholders in the Flipped Classroom

Carrie, Very good. All of these are excellent steps to take. Dr. Moody Crews

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Stakeholders in the Flipped Classroom

David, I agree. The financial limitations of some students is certainly something we have to consider as we decide how to facilitate our classrooms. Dr. Moody Crews

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Implementing a Flipped Classroom

Philip, Good points. I've seen both ends of this in my classroom as well. Dr. Moody Crews

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Difference Between Traditional Pedagogy and Flipped Classroom

Randy, I agree that the new instructor role can be a problem for some instructors. I do think that the personality of the instructor will dictate the way the class is facilitated. That being said, I also believe it is the professional responsibility of the instructor to stay current on new teaching methods and to stretch themselves professionally and personally as necessary to be the best instructor they can be. Also, instructors must understand that the "main man or woman" in the classroom is actually the student. Everything we do must focus on student learning. Anything less is unethical. Dr.… >>>

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Difference Between Traditional Pedagogy and Flipped Classroom

Carrie, Yes, the expectations of students in the flipped classroom is a major difference as is the need for critical thinking by the student. I think these two things are a perfect fit in that the expectations often lead to the need for critical thinking. Dr. Moody Crews

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Rhonda, You are correct that it is difficult because the students are accustomed to getting everything they need to pass the test. It is something that will take some time to change the student expectations. I always start the semester with a discussion of how the class will be facilitated and I tell the students that they will not get everything they need through lectures. It is stressed that anything is fair game for the test, including readings, lectures/discussions, presentations, etc. Dr. Moody Crews

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Difference Between Traditional Pedagogy and Flipped Classroom

Rhonda, I would absolutely not lecture for four hours. Research shows that individuals only stay focused for about twenty minutes when listening to a lecture. After that you lose them. Try some activities (games, etc.) where your students are actively engaged, without lecture, but are getting the same content they would receive in your lecture. Dr. Moody Crews