Implementing a Flipped Classroom
Considering the core elements and driving factors, how would you implement an effective flipped classroom?
In response, I like this idea of implementing a flipped classroom with Medical emergencies, I will have to try something similar with my health class. Thank you.
I have tried gradually implementing a flipped approach. I found that I needed to hold students accountable to view the lectures and read the materials before class so I usually give short quizzes based on the material at the beginning of class prior to engaging in activities.
I also need to be prepared if activities do not go as planned- ie sometimes what I think should take 30 minutes is done in 15 so I always have back up for extended learning. Flipping helps me determine who is there to learn and who is just looking for the easiest way to get through the class.
We aren't currently on the path to do web based classes but we are moving toward that and I feel what I learned here will help me implement a flipped classroom environment.
I would open the idea to my students and see how we could implement this learning style in a way they would be able to grasp it.
You must know it well yourself first and then you will be able to communicate clearly to your students what the benefits are.
I would provide both a prerecorded powerpoint lecture which outlines the most important topics and include the student learning outcomes. I would then allow the student to watch a pre-set number of lectures on Youtube etc on the same subject. The students would therefore get enrichment and different points of view.
Where I teach, we combine both theory and hands on learning. After they have completed that we have them so a small mini teach with a fellow classmate.
I would first like to sit in and get a feel for a flipped classroom. Then I would research how others implemented this idea. Then start with a small group of students to get feedback.
At the school that I teach at, we dont neccessarily have entire modules via internet, but we do require papers turned into a particular website, as well as a few homework assignments that are web based only. Both categories are huge parts of the students' grade.
Dr. Moody, I certainly hope so. I have many "repeat customers," meaning, through the quarters former students drop in to the classes for a refresher or to join in the game, Stump the Chump. Also, students registers for the Photography class even if they were not into photography. Part of the fun of teaching is winning them over. I love it when students claim to not like art, then finding out that it is interesting and valuable after all. The same is true in the African Studies class. My goal is to make them into lifelong learners and it seems to be happening.
Lindsay,
That's great. I'm willing to bet that if you compare that class session to one of traditional lecture, your students enjoyed and learned more from the group work.
Dr. Moody Crews
Zach,
All good points. There is something to be said for gradual change. That type of change is often much easier to swallow and digest.
Dr. Moody Crews
Reshona,
Sometimes it's best just to jump in. I agree that some adults are not computer literate but just start off slow without too much high level technology required and see how it goes.
Dr. Moody Crews
Timothy,
That's great. Sounds like you were flipping before you realized what flipping is.
Dr. Moody Crews
Diana,
I'm sure the students enjoy and learn a great deal from the photo sessions.
Dr. Moody Crews
I've done something very similar in an emergency procedures class. The students were asked to watch a lecture about an environmental emergencies and to do research for homework. When they came to class we broke into groups and created role-playing scenarios and had the local fire dept and EMS come to help assist with hands on teaching.
I would first speak with other instructors that have successfully implemented a flipped classroom. Next, I would introduce the idea to the adminstration and get their feed back. In addition, I would inform my class and let them know how everything would work regarding this new way of teaching. Also, I would not flip the class all at once. This would be a gradual change. I would constantly assess and evaluate the effectivness of my flipped classroom and learn to be comfortable as a "guide on the side."
I would first try to speak to someone who has done it before or has some prior knowledge in some way to get some tips. Then I'd try to determine if that would be the best way to run the class. Some adults in this day and age are actually not computer literate and it would not be fair to them and could actually discourage them from learning.
I believe that I am on my way to flipping one of my classes. I teach mostly technology courses, so there is a wealth of supplemental information available online. Last year I started creating my own videos as supplements to what I specifically teach, and have hosted them on YouTube and Vimeo. I had no idea that what I was doing is a segue to the flipped classroom. In addition to my own videos, I can now also direct students to specific content as well.
