I think the Flipped Classroom is a great way for students to initiate a greater capacity for self sufficiency. By learning outside of class, what was learned in class is not forgotten the next day; instead, what is learned outside of class is brought into class in addition with any questions the material posed. I think the Flipped Classroom makes the learning process more efficient in the sense that an instructor can spend more time helping students with what they do not understand. In a normal classroom setting, teachers might find themselves spending time teaching the material only to have their students fail to understand it without any time at the end of a class session to correct any misunderstandings.
I feel like creating the videos for the Teaching Software assignment is going to be an effective way for this class to learn more about the potential for software in the field of education. I noticed that I had a relatively easy time in today's class learning about Diigo; anything I needed to operate it was right in front of me thanks to the video and the audio file instructions. I was able to repeat instructions without having to waste anybody else's time. I look forward to seeing how everybody else will operate in the Flipped Classroom setting, and I hope everybody can use the software we're being exposed to in order to come up with innovative ways to manage class materials as teachers.
There are many ways to incorporate Flipping the Classroom and I too am eager to see how people do it differently. I think it is one of many tools and looking at what lessons it will work best with is important.
ReplyDeleteI agree that a flipped classroom is a very effective way to learn and save time for the teacher to help students during class. I believe for a class like this on using new technology this system will work best. Students will receive help while in class after learning a lesson at home. I am only concerned that as a teacher, you may have students that just do not do the work at home which will leave them clueless when they come to class and work on the assignment.
ReplyDeleteEven after the last class when we learned Diigo I was a little skeptical of the flipped classroom. Even as I wrote my blog post I hesitant. However, I felt different as I began working on the lessons people posted on blackboard. I think it keeps the learning process interesting as well as efficient, as you mentioned. In addition, whenever students have a chance to learn from their peers I believe it creates a sense of unity among a class. I know in a high school scenario a teacher may be less likely to do this regularly, but turning the classroom over to the student for a project can empower them and help them to take control of their education. I can still picture nightmare scenarios, but I think that is just the cynic in me.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I am still sort of critical of the flip the classroom technique. What I do know is through my own experiences though. I am not saying that it will be perfect every time or even relevant to all of my lessons, but it may be useful in getting students to practice skill where they can ask vital questions.
ReplyDeletei think this was a great way to learn the material better. i feel tht when you teach you lean more as well and the material sets into you more and you become a professional at what you do. i think this was a great exercise, however, i know when it is my turn i will be stressed out!
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