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What is "flipped learning"?
The traditional school model is flipped on its head! Traditionally, teachers would spend class time lecturing concepts to the class as a whole group, then send students home to apply their learning with homework. In a flipped classroom, students are introduced to new concepts by watching quick videos. This means that the majority of class time is spent applying their learning alongside their teacher and other students.
What are the benefits of flipped learning?
What if a student does not "get it" from watching a video?
Not only is that okay - it's expected! Videos take the place of whole class lectures. They simply introduce a concept. Every day students are assessed on the level that they understood and can apply the concepts from the video. Daily "check-ins" determine which small group the student will work in with the teacher.
What does a flipped classroom look like?
Most often, you will see the teacher working with a small group of students on a specific skill they need help in. At the same time, the rest of the class is learning on adaptive programs, writing about math, working on Project Based Learning units, or applying their learning in other independent and partner activities. Sometimes the class will come together at the beginning or end of a class period to give presentations, solve problems together, or reflect on their learning.
Have additional questions?
Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Townsend: [email protected] . We also love visitors if you ever want to see our learning in action! Email Mrs. Townsend to schedule a time.
The traditional school model is flipped on its head! Traditionally, teachers would spend class time lecturing concepts to the class as a whole group, then send students home to apply their learning with homework. In a flipped classroom, students are introduced to new concepts by watching quick videos. This means that the majority of class time is spent applying their learning alongside their teacher and other students.
What are the benefits of flipped learning?
- Students learn at their own pace: pause, rewind, watch more than once.
- Videos are online, so they can be accessed from anywhere at any time. Students can stay caught up even if they are absent!
- Parents can watch videos to help children with "new math" they might not know.
- More time in class is spent working one-on-one with teacher and peers, rather than listening to a lecture from the teacher the whole time.
- More time in class for FUN and challenging activities and projects where students apply what they learned.
- Students take ownership of their learning!
What if a student does not "get it" from watching a video?
Not only is that okay - it's expected! Videos take the place of whole class lectures. They simply introduce a concept. Every day students are assessed on the level that they understood and can apply the concepts from the video. Daily "check-ins" determine which small group the student will work in with the teacher.
What does a flipped classroom look like?
Most often, you will see the teacher working with a small group of students on a specific skill they need help in. At the same time, the rest of the class is learning on adaptive programs, writing about math, working on Project Based Learning units, or applying their learning in other independent and partner activities. Sometimes the class will come together at the beginning or end of a class period to give presentations, solve problems together, or reflect on their learning.
Have additional questions?
Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Townsend: [email protected] . We also love visitors if you ever want to see our learning in action! Email Mrs. Townsend to schedule a time.