Flipping Your Class

Of hybrid classes (or blended classes) taught today, about half are fully or partially flipped classes.  What does this mean? A significant trend on learning theory is to organize a class such that the content or lectures or accessed by students online and their class-time is dedicated to discussion and homework/assignments. Thus initial exposure to the content is moved to outside the classroom.  The content can be in many forms, such as instructional videos, interactive online learning tools or readings.  During the class, the instructor can focus on the students and assists them in active learning activities.

 

What are some of the benefits?

To name a few:

• 96% of teachers mentioned in the previous Sophia survey who have flipped a lesson or unit would recommend that method to other teachers
• Nationally teachers have noticed an improvement in student engagement and grades
• Teachers of flipped classes have indicated that the majority of: students with special needs, English language learners, students from low household incomes, particularly benefit from this style

Take a look at the presentation below - which includes a video for more reasons why you should consider teaching a flipped class, if you are teaching a traditional course.