Instructor Preparation
What are your needs for professional development to help you become a better-prepared flipped classroom instructor?
Kelvin,
I think your last statement is the answer to your concerns.
Dr. Moody Crews
Dawn,
Perfect. I was hoping someone would point out that the up front time would only need to be revised for new classes, not completely done again. Good job.
Dr. Moody Crews
Diana,
I am sure your media production department would appreciate your description of their department. Good luck in the implementation process.
Dr. Moody Crews
My needs are very clear. I would need a tutorial on the use of technology. The videos would be a challege for me if it was up to me to set it all up. The Equipment and the file storage are major faults of mine. With that, I think it may be difficult for me to use a pre-recorded lecture because I'm constantly adjusting my lectures and directing to the need of the student. I would have to understand that the recorded lecture would be generic and bring the redirection into the classroom labs/projects.
I think one of the biggest "needs" is to make sure time is allotted to learn the technologies available and then to develop the pre-recorded lectures. I think there would be a considerable amount of time needed up front, but then the material would be there for subsequent classes. If the material is something that changes more rapidly, then tweaks could be made.
Wow! I want to work there! Looking at the rest of the replies below, it seems that the lack of professional equipment is a major concern.
And it can't really be done by oneself. You need a technology operator, someone to run the camera and recorder for the teacher. And someone to edit it, which may mean many attempts at the same lecture.
Which is another point that maybe I should jump to it own thread, who has the time?
Our school has a media production department with all the equipment, space, trained technicians, and software to produce quality teaching aids for the transition. We need to convince the program chair of the department that this approach is viable and recommended in our current educational environment. Once we reach a consensus on these basic concepts we will make progress toward sharing the assets of the school with faculty to allow us to move forward.
Francis,
I agree that automated PowerPoint is not very exciting.
Dr. Moody Crews
I like the TED talks and have viewed some of the Khan lectures, both of which cover their topics with professionalism.
I suppose that while an instructor may be the expert in their subject, it may be helpful to get feedback from someone knowledgeable about educational video content and delivery. I think also a few young people, who are experts on their own culture, would be helpful.
Wouldn't it also be difficult for the students to switch for what they are familiar with - the traditional lecture. They would have to be provided with motivation and also some 'professional development', such as how to use the online lectures to advantage, for them to really benefit from the flipped classroom.
For better professional development, I think the entire faculty would first need to meet with our supervisors and discuss our concerns or ideas for a flipped classroom. Once we have each had the opportunity to put in our own input, I would like the opportunity to have several training sessions as to how to implement the flipped classroom. It would need to be done as a transition, starting with our first terms students and building with them. The key is support from our supervisors and understanding the the switch cannot be made overnight.
This is my stumbeli99ng block as well
does anyone know of a teaching tutorial for creating said videos?
I believe training in how to create pre-recorded lectures would be incredibly useful for instructors. I would like advice on how to keep the lectures effective in this type of format.
The biggest shortcoming for me is the video capture and editing necessary to get the stock lecture accomplished. It would be useful to get some tips on programs and techniques to get this done. I am a fan of Khan Academy but I could not replicate their tech at home. My classroom video efforts are primative. I have filmed a straight lecture which works but it fails to incorporate the companion PPT slides well. A stand-alone automated Powerpoint works generally but is not especially dynamic.
Jeff,
Maybe some of your course mates would be willing to share some things they are doing.
Dr. Moody Crews
My professional development would be to find a new and creative way to create an online "lecture". Something other than a recorded lecture using PowerPoint and Camtasia. I would like to learn other methods people are using that could be more engaging.
Rhonda,
Have you thought about bringing this up as a class discussion with your students. Just simply say, "you tell me that you want interactive projects but yet you don't like it when I assign them. Maybe what you're thinking of as interactive projects and what they are thinking of are two different things. This would at least help you to understand where they are coming from.
Dr. Moody Crews
Diane,
You can certainly get the method modeled for you. Check for professional teaching conferences then contact them to see who is presenting on the Flipped Classroom.
Dr. Moody Crews
Neidra,
Yes, professional development is an important component. As you learn more and more, hopefully you will provide professional development at your school and through your professional organizations. Professional teaching conferences would be the best place to look for professional development.
Dr. Moody Crews
