Sunday, May 5, 2013

Book Study: Flip Your Classroom - Chapter 2


I have started to read Flip Your Classroom by Aaron Sams and Jonathan Bergmann.  After each chapter, I will highlight key concepts and any other noteworthy ideas that will enhance my understanding of the idea, as well as how to implement it within my 4th grade classroom.

Chapter 2: The Flipped Classroom
  • "Basically the concept of a flipped class is this: that which is traditionally done in class is now done at home, and that which is traditionally done as homework is now completed in class." (p.13)
  • A typically day:
    • Warm-Up Activity
    • Discuss the video from the night before 
    • Students are given their assignment, which may include a multitude of activities within one class period.
  • Spend time training students on how to effectively view your videos by turning off any distractions, rewinding and pausing the content, etc.
  • Use the method of Cornell note-taking by having students take notes, write down questions they have, and summarize their learning.
  • Student questions can inform you of how effective the material was presented to them so that, if necessary, content can be added to the presentation at a later date.
  • Teachers become a tutor and can focus on students that are struggling the most with a concept.
  • The class becomes centered around the students and not the teacher.  Students are required to watch the videos and ask appropriate questions.  The teacher provides feedback.

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