Week 3: To Flip or Not to Flip?

To Flip Or Not To Flip.  That Is The Question.

I am a very different learner today than I was 0ver 20 years ago in high school and grade school, but one thing is certain, I have always been a visual learner.  The flipped classroom would appeal to my teenage self, but along with my visual learning style came a tendency to procrastinate.  With the flipped classroom, procrastination is not possible and accountability is the key component.  So maybe for my teenage self, the flipped classroom would be a win-win.  The visual would be there along with the lack of temptation to procrastinate because, well, it wouldn't be an option.

  

So, I say FLIP THE CLASSROOM.  Flip it good.  Today, I'm a huge fan of the flipped classroom and I've seen it in action with my own eyes as I work with a fifth grade teacher who flips his math class every day.  I see the students get excited about this new learning style (new for them) and take accountability for their learning.  I also hear them share their stories on what they found difficult, easy, fun, etc. with each other the next day in their math class.  I believe there are many positive outcomes with a flipped classroom.  For example, students have more control, it promotes student-centered learning and collaboration, lessons and content are more accessible for the students, and my absolute favorite is easy access for parents to see what’s going on in their child's classroom with assignments, lessons, material, etc.  As a parent, I appreciate understanding and learning with my kids through the flipped classroom environment by getting a small glimpse into their world.