We also would like to stay in our comfort zone. Traditional lectures allow you to stay in control and very structured, but we have to ask ourselves is this the best type of lecture for this particular lesson or can the student gain more with a flipped lecture?
I agree with the instructor being tech savvy however, technology is in everything we do and I'm sure many of our students are more tech savvy and can easily navigate that part. It's taking the responsibility for their learning. The flipped classroom requires them to more actively engaged and some students just want you to spoon feed them.
I would have challenges stepping aside and letting the students try and critically think on their own. I know its a good thing and that is my eventual goal is for them to master the content. But I like guiding the content along instead of the students doing the guiding.
I would have to adapt better to change. I am not a real fan of change, but I am not necessarily opposed to it. For me, what works best is to ease myself into the transition. As a result, I feel less overwhelmed and more open to the change. I also have to be more willing to become more technology savvy.
I think my biggest challenge will be to come up with effective and appropriate activities to perform in class during the F2F time. I already use some activities such as Jeopardy and Story Creation with my students. I believe I will need to expand on this base.
I would adapt well. I like to change things up. I think it keeps the students involved and keeps their attention.
There is a need to become a better facilitator rather then an informer. The students should be able to start the conversation and you can guide them through the correct information. there should not be a need to just speak to the students. As an instructor you should be able to speak with the students
Leo,
True and for some instructors that is difficult. Once we realize that we are facilitators of learning and not givers of knowledge, life becomes much better.
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Doris,
You are correct that there as different learning styles. I do believe the flipped classroom will work for all students but it does take some creativity on our part as instructors.
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Daniel,
I respect your honesty and yes, changing from traditional to flipped is a challenge because we've been doing it one way for so long, so I do understand.
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Anesa,
All very true. I always try to keep my lectures 20 minutes or less before inserting some type of activity.
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Louise,
It sounds like you have a head start in bringing your classes to full flipped classrooms.
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Gerardo ,
True. I originally did not like the idea until I used them. Now, I can't imagine not using this teaching style.
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Ron ,
Absolutely. I agree 100%. If we expect the students to keep current with the course content, we should certainly keep current with the technology they are using.
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Layovone,
Good. I'm sure you have already thought about this but if not, think about how you would ensure, or at least encourage, their reading?
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Patricia,
I don't think there is anyone that will disagree with that. However, is going back over the material when they didn't read just encouraging those bad habits. If we go back over the material, then there really is no reason for the students to read. Just something to think about.
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Patricia,
Yes, change can cause stress is some. The hands on component is the key.
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Laura,
So, what happens if they are not viewing the lectures as assigned?
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Leah,
Have you considered what you discomfort with this is all about?
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I would have to go from the thinking of being the lecturer or the only source of information, to being a facilitator leading students in discussions about the topics.
