check out the information provided by the flipped learning network!  This site provides a great definition.  The network has also created the four pillars of flipped learning.  Use this information to create meaningful and engaging lessons.  Students love using technology, but what makes the flipped learning experience work is that students use technology independently at their own pace.  Students also love working collaboratively in the classroom solving real world problems.  Please drop a comment below and let me know what you think?  Do you think the flipped learning model is right for your classroom?

Reference

Flip Learning, (2016). Schoolwires, Inc. Retrieved on February 14th, 2016 from http://flippedlearning.org/

This week students are continuing to study and research an emerging trend in education.  The flipped learning experience is very intriguing.  Schools with a history of underperforming have shown improved levels of success with the implementation of the flipped learning platform.  Students watch teacher created video at home.  This cognitively low level skill does not require teacher assistance.  Students can also stop, start and restart the lessons according to there own processing ability and speed.  Once students have watched the video at home they are ready to apply the knowledge learned in class the next day.

Pearson Education completed a case study in Detroit, Michigan, which demonstrated a significant increase in student academic performance when the flipped learning style was implemented school wide.  The statistical evidence collected in this particular study indicates that the flipped classroom model had a tremendously positive affect on academic success. 

According to Pearson Education, “Test scores, graduation rates, and college attendance have increased at CHS, student engagement has improved dramatically, and discipline problems have declined in both number and severity. In the freshman class in the first flipped learning semester, the pass rate increased to 67 percent in English language arts, 69 percent in math, 78 percent in science, and 81 percent in social studies, representing an increase of 9 to 19 percentage points across the subjects. Discipline referrals declined by 66 percent.”

During the first semester of my 2015 academic year, I personally used the flipped classroom format for one of my lessons.  During this lesson students were asked to watch a teacher created video at home and perform a group activity the next day.  I was amazed with the number of students who actually watched the video and entered the classroom the next day prepared to participate in the period long activity.  Through this process, I was able to increase the level of student engagement.  I am excited to explore this topic more and to also read what others think. 

Have you tried using the flipped learning approach in your classroom?  What are your personal experiences with this approach?

Reference

Pearson Education. (2013). Flipped Learning Model Dramatically Improves Course Pass Rate for At-Risk Students, Clintondale High School, Clinton Township, Michigan. Retrieved February 6^th, 2016 from http://assets.pearsonschool.com/asset_mgr/current/201317/Clintondale_casestudy.pdf

Flipped Learning Infograph

https://magic.piktochart.com/output/10582352-flipped-classroom

Introduction Post

Great day to learn something new and have some fun!  

I look forward to writing about flipped learning.  

This blog will be used for my Wilmington University EDT 6020 course.