Initially, I felt as if utilizing the flipped classroom model was a risky approach, but now I can see the benefits of using the flipped classroom model as a teacher. I am sometimes skeptical of trying new approaches since many of students do not have access to technology or any resources that set them up to be successful in new teaching approaches. However, as a teacher who pushes to make students the center of their own learning experiences, the flipped classroom model allows instructors/teachers to do just that. After reading the articles from this session, it’s evident that having a flipped classroom doesn’t always mean integrating technology outside of the classroom. Teachers simply diverge the focus on the student outcomes and involving students in their own learning process. Moving the focus from the teacher to the student allows them to take on an active role in their education, collaborating with others, solving multi-step problems, rather than listening to teachers for a 60 minute period. Although, planning a flipped lesson can require a lot of prep since many teachers do not have the means or resources to create such lessons easily, this approach can surely create an effective classroom.

Kayleigh Concepcion

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Designing and Delivering Online and Blended Learning Environments