The Flipped Classroom

 

 

What is a flipped classroom? Well, it is a classroom that inverts traditional teaching methods, delivering instruction online outside of class and moving homework into the classroom. In addition, students watch videos and lectures at home at their own pace, collaborating with their peers and teachers through online discussions. The students are taught to be good digital citizens. The instructor serves as a facilitator in class by guiding instruction. Educational technology and activity learning are two key components of a flipped classroom. Basically, a flipped classroom is similar to hybrid or blended college classes.

Module 1- 21st Century Skills

 

I found this topic very interesting upon research. One of the things that I enjoyed reading about was the Are They Really Ready To Work report. I found this interesting because, looking back on high school, I can't really think of anything that would have helped me in work. However, I did take a home class where we had to take home the fake babies and we were taught how to make baby blankets, etc. I also took ag as an elective my senior year which was one of the best classes I took in high school and I was surprisingly really good at it. I wish high school would teach students more about life after high school. A boss isn't going to baby you like a teacher does. If you're late, lazy, or have an attitude, then you will be fired; whereas, in high school you basically get a slap on the wrist. Additionally, I wish high school would teach students how to write a check, balance their checkbook, etc.