Module 8: Activity 10: The Flipped Classroom Approach

The flipped classroom is students learning at home through recordings and completing guided activities at school with peers.  As educators plan for the flipped classroom they have to consider if the students would be receptive to the new format – be willing to be responsible and take initiative; if the particular subject/content converts well and if the technology is accessible.  For the flipped classroom to be successful, the teacher must:

• Incorporate scaffolding activities to assist the student to absorb, reflect on and apply the lessons learned
• Not rely on their material only but get material online or have students creating knowledge
• Know their students and recognize that all students may not learn from the digital media