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Hi Carolyn,

I have used both techniques in different classes and for different purposes.

I agree with much of what you said. Direct instruction does not always have to come before an activity, effective teachers do use formative assessment to adjust instruction, kids do benefit from working with one another, and hearing the questions fo others. All of these things can still happen in a flipped classroom, with more time discussions, questions, discovery, or group work. There is nothing that says you can't give the students the flipped direct instruction after they have gone through the group and discovery activities. It also does not have to be an all or nothing strategy. Some lessons or concepts may lend themselves better to a flipped video than others, and some may be outside of the traditional lecture. You might use EdPuzzle to embed questions into a short documentary to build background knowledge prior to a lesson, for example. Then, your lesson can start right off with a discussion based on their comments and questions.

I think with some more planning and reflection, you would find some ways that flipped classroom would integrate with and even enhance some of your already outstanding practices.

Eric Russo

ED.893.645.9B.SU18

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Hennessy admits that the model wasn't implemented properly, so his findings are not proof that flipped classrooms do not work.

I think that many of your arguments against flipped classroom, are actually arguments for it. Although it there is no one strategy that is beneficial for students in all settings, flipped classroom may be beneficial for some or many, and students should have the chance to learn that way if it is best for them. All instruction is only as effective as student buy-in allows. It's our job to create and cultivate student buy-in. Rewatching a lesson multiple times does not mean that they will master content. That's what the class time is used for. In a flipped classroom, teachers have to constantly be observing and collecting data from their students in order to respond appropriately to their instructional needs. They also need to create a culture of learning (Flipped Learning Network, 2014).

There is never any one-size-fits all instruction, but flipped learning may be something new and exciting for you and your students, and it might just reach someone who we previously thought was unreachable. Why not try something different to see how the kids respond?

Eric Russo

ED.893.645.9B.SU18

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Thank you for clarifying. I'm glad to hear it. I agree that it is a great idea to test out a new strategy with a smaller group. That will definitely make it more manageable, and help you work through the different challenges that may arise.

Eric Russo

ED.893.645.9B.SU18

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