The “Flipped Classroom Pros and Cons” by Mary Beth Hertz was the article that resonated with me the most. I had the conception that flipping the classroom was centered around the videos and taking the time to select good ones and come up with good discussions for class. When I was teaching math is when Khan Academy came out and was the big rage. I like her quote “Good instruction, especially for math concepts, requires that ideas be presented in a number of ways.” I think this is so true in a lot of what we do when we find a new thing whether small or big. She also states “And as many teachers can tell you, not everyone learns best through a screen.” I may counter that with some do. I could really see it working with the math180 program. They do the computer piece at home instead of in class. It does come back to the access issue and intrinsic motivation to allot the time and get it done.
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Jose Cerda
4/24/2018 04:38:40 pm
With the flipped classroom I can see how students can see the content in different ways. If seeing the content outside of the classroom through a screen doesn't click, then maybe when they engage in the class activity it will give the needed approach to more students and they will have that background exposure for them to participate. I like how you are making it authentic and relating your lesson to student experiences, making it more personal and easier to engage.
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Jeff, I too thought flipped learning was all about technology and videos. I love the part of teachers having an opportunity to reflect. the quote that makes me think about my teaching is " are we doing things differently, or doing different things?" I love your innovative style of teaching and how you are bringing creativity into your lessons. I also used the Screen cast o matic, but I am a little far of becoming a pro with it.
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b scinto
4/24/2018 08:54:40 pm
Intrinsic motivation! I too spoke to factors that are out of our control within the home, let alone at school. I do understand, appreciate, and agree with the principle of flipped learning, as it enables teachers to coach students when they enact their learning. That said, if the content intake did not happen, your role as coach diminishes. I say get rid of homework outright
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Scott Marsden
4/25/2018 06:43:01 pm
Jeff,
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An Truong
4/24/2018 09:05:40 pm
I really like how you are teaching the geography of the students' community and the recent history of the Napa earthquake. Providing student awareness of the Napa faults and possible "what to do" when natural disasters happen is a great learning tool.
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