Flipped+Classroom

On this page:

 * explanation of a //flipped classroom//
 * resources (websites with educational videos)

Exlanation
Imagine your students could watch class lectures at home **at their pace**, freeing up instructional time to work with students, problem solve and **//differentiate.//** Watch this video for an explanation:

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Here is an excellent article on The Flipped Classroom from THE Journal, May 2012:

Resources

 * The Khan Academy: and their Practice Sessions: students and teachers are encouraged to “Watch… Practice… Learn almost anything for free”
 * TED-Ed- [|http://ed.ted.com],
 * NBC Learn- [|http://www.nbclearn.com],
 * Science 360 - [|http://www.science360.gov],
 * TED - [|http://www.ted.com],
 * You Tube Edu - [],
 * PBS- [],
 * Neo K12 - []
 * WGBH Teacher Domain: free digital media service for educational use from public broadcasting and its partners
 * Thinkfinity : provides a wealth of activities for PBL products
 * Watch/Know/Learn : //Imagine hundreds of thousands of great short videos and other media, explaining every topic taught to school kids. Imagine them rated and sorted into a giant Directory, making them simple to find. WatchKnowLearn is a non-profit online community devoted to this goal.//
 * iTunes Educational Podcasts : Countless numbers of videos and series' that cover every educational topic imaginable.


 * American Field Guide : Over 1400 short video covering all areas of science
 * Chemistry Video Collection: Excellent selection of videos that relate to chemistry. Contains experiments and many simulations that might not be able to be demonstrated in a standard school lab.
 * Chem Guy chemistry help you need for: High School Chemistry, IB Chemistry, AP Chemistry, First Year University Chemistry
 * Science Hack :Every video on this web site is screened by scientists to ensure accuracy
 * Math Interactive : MathActive lessons are Flash-animated math modules designed for grades K-12. Each module features content that touches a geometry performance objective from the Arizona Academic Standards for mathematics.
 * Sports Science :Awesome collection of short videos that will engage kids in science and math from the people at ESPN
 * Science Project :A selection of engaging videos and podcasts from the creators at the New York Times.
 * Copernicus Project :: Excellent collection of videos that cover interesting and engaging topics across the science curriculum.
 * How Stuff Works Science :Excellent collection of videos that cover interesting and engaging topics across the science curriculum.
 * Science For Kids

[share here: what worked, what didn't, etc.]
 * Best Practices**

I tried the flipped classroom in my Algebra 2 classes. I would assign the note-taking to be done at home with the use of khanacademy or youtube videos, their textbook, and notetaking guide workbook. then we would check the notes and answer questions in class and do the practice (which was the previous style of homework) during class. It allowed the students ample opportuities to ask questions and made it much easier to differentiate learning. Students who finished sooner were given more challenging work to try and those who need extra help were able to get it from the teacher, one on one or in small groups. (Meg 5/9/12)

I used the flipped classroom approach to teach basic stoichiometry to my chemistry students. I provided links to youtube videos on my website that the students were assigned to watch as homework. Using this method I was able to teach the unit in half the time with better results. (Alisha 5/9/12)

Rather than use my class to deliver speeches, my students deliver on their Smartphone at home and then upload to our server. It frees up valuable classtime. Also, I find great mini lectures and tutorials on [|www.khanacademy.org] which are viewed at home rather than during class. (Randy 5/7/12)

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