Flipped Classroom

What is a flipped classroom?

A flipped a classroom is the opposite of a traditional classroom. In a traditional classroom, the learning environment is followed by “ I do , We do, and You do” meanwhile in a flipped classroom students learn by “You do, We do, and I do.” Students are being held accountable for their learning. Learning for students is not limited inside the classroom rather students learn outside of the classroom. This strategy provides an active learning experience for the students as well. I can visualize a flipped classroom because in my teaching reading class we were assigned questions and needed to be prepared on the topic . I really liked it because there were videos along with it which I could take notes and jot down questions that I needed to ask the instructor. 

What are the benefits and downside of it?

Since the students are being held accountable for their learning, students would be more prepared with small group or classroom discussion. This also creates additional time for the teachers to discuss with each student, and assess on their learning.  Students can work on their own pace. When students get to their home to learn about the topic, parents would see the opportunity to help their son or daughter’s learning. The downside of a flipped classroom is that students are required to have access to internet and technology to able learn about a certain topic. Of course, there are going to be students who would be unmotivated or overwhelmed resulting less students participating in discussions. If you are thinking about teaching in a flipped classroom, teachers need to input a great effort in preparing for it.

In the future… 

If I were to teach in a flipped classroom in elementary, I would implement this strategy throughout each subject. However, I would modify to where my younger students wouldn’t feel overwhelmed by it. I would give a few questions that students need to look for in order to be prepared for the lesson. In addition, I would include a couple of apps that can facilitate and organize a flipped classroom learning environment. 

Google Classroom: 

With this app, I could use it for my 3rd-6th grade students. They would be able to access videos, assignments, and files. Teachers can personalize individual's learning which teachers can let only certain student to access that personalized lesson or assignments.  

GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Here's website with more advice about implementing a flipped learning environment in elementary 

5 Tips for Flipping the Elementary Classroom - Minds in Bloom

Sally from Teaching Redefined is sharing her top five tips for turning your elementary classroom into a flipped one! She loves having a flipped classroom and wants to help other teachers in flipping the elementary classroom. A 'flipped classroom" has become another trendy phrase in the education world.

GoClass   

GoClass is an alternative for Google Classroom. 

 4C's 

In a flipped classroom learning environment, students would be able to communicate because if students are motivated they would be prepared with notes, questions, and comments that they would like to share. Students would be able to collaborate with one another because in a flipped classroom environment students with the use of google classroom could be working on assignment together. Google classroom has a feature that allows more than one student to edit and add to presentation or word document. Also, students would be able to think critically because they would be discussing with the whole class, ask meaningful questions, and give deeper response rather than yes or no. Lastly, in a flipped classroom, students would be able to be creativity since they would be take learning outside of the classroom. They would be able to use any tools that they might have at home to guide their learning and creativity.