Alicyn,
I can absolutely understand the frustration of students not taking homework seriously and a lack of support from families. I think that if implemented in an intentional manner the flipped classroom could actually work to address some of these problems. In my understanding the success of the flipped classroom centers around students engaging with highly engaging and often creative tasks during class time. If this is occurring student motivation increases as does the completion of tasks outside of the classroom. Regarding access, if more teachers are able to show the benefits of this practice I think that it will allow for all to better advocate for their student's access to technology.
Best,
Evan Combs
ED.893.645.9B.SU18
Rachel,
I absolutely agree that students need to understand the "why" behind math and science concepts. I think that a flipped model would allow for students to engage in procedural practice at home and then in the classroom engage in more hands-on activities to build solid conceptual understanding. The flipped model in my view provides students with the opportunity to engage in higher-order thinking tasks during class time with the teacher as the facilitator.
Best,
Evan Combs
ED.893.645.9B.SU18
While skeptical at first I can now confidently say that I think the flipped classroom model is an effective strategy to increase student learning. The flipped model allows for students to synthesize information and implement it in real-world settings. (Educause, 2012) The classroom goes from a place where the teacher expects students to be passive learners to an environment focused on collaboration and cultivation of ideas. (Educause, 2012) Beyond this, it is integral that we also change our practice in order to reflect the needs of today's students and set them up to be technologically literate. The flipped model helps students perfect skills that will set them up for success in future job markets. Through the utilization of technology as a primary component educators can better connect to the interests and learning styles of students. (Bergman & Sams, 2012) The flipped classroom also allows for students and teachers to engage in more meaningful interaction. Through cutting back on lecturing in class teachers can have higher leverage conversations with students in turn assisting relationship building and classroom management. (Bergman & Sams, 2012) Through using flipped models we can increase student 21st century skills and increase student higher level thinking.
Evan Combs ED.893.645.9B.SU18
References:
Bergmann, J., & Sams, A. (2012). Why you should flip your classroom. In Flip your classroom: Reach every student in every class every day (pp. 19–33). Washington, DC: International Society for Technology in Education. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/
EDUCAUSE. (2012). Things you should know about… flipped classrooms. Retrieved from https://library.educause.edu/~/media/
