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February 20
Flipping Out!
by  INT475\JenniferHandNo presence information  on 2/20/2012 11:41 AM
Category: In the News

Over the past month I have been working with teachers trying new ideas in the classroom.  It is so important to try to reach all of our students even if it means we have to step out of our comfort zone.  Kerry Waugh.,math at Junction City Middle School, agreed to try a FLIPPED CLASSROOM with her students.  In a flipped classroom, students watch the lecture for a lesson at home and do their " homework"  in the classroom.  Kerry videotaped her lesson using SMART recorder and put it on her webpage for students to access from home.  Students who did not have home access watched it at school before leaving for the day.   I had the opportunity to visit Kerry's classroom and ask the students how they liked the flipped classroom and the response was positive.  Some felt that they had prior knowledge before coming to class which helped them feel comfortable with the lesson and the activity.  They also could watch the lesson video more than once if they did not understand the first time.

 

I think the flipped classroom has great potential in the math and science classrooms.  So many times I see my son struggling with his math homework.  Who knows if he is practicing correctly and since "practice makes perfect" is practicing wrong a good idea? In a science classroom, this might allow for more lab time for hands-on application.  In this environment, the teacher becomes a facilitator and can help students master the concepts and review areas where students are struggling.

 

Here are some links for more information about the flipped classroom and how some are using this technique.
 
First teachers to flip the classroom
Livebinder with resources for flipping the classroom
15 Schools Using Flipped Classrooms Right Now
Teachers turn learning upside down

What's the Best Technology for Flipped Classrooms?

As with anything we try in education, it is not for everyone but I do believe that we should try to engage our students in new ways.
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January 20
What's New
by  INT475\MicheleBrownNo presence information  on 1/20/2012 9:00 AM
Category: In the News

As you can see we have been working on updating our website to provide you with information and resources that can help you inegrate technology into the classroom.

By going to our Expanding Technology In The Classroom home page, you will be able to find:

Upcoming Classes

Tools for Teachers

Class Materials

Video Tutorials

 

As with any website this is a work in progress and will be continually changing and growing.  Add this site to your favorites so that you can easily check back to see what we have added.​

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January 03
Welcome to Our Blog!
by  INT475\MicheleBrownNo presence information  on 1/3/2012 11:35 AM
The Instructional Technologists welcome you to our new blog. Throughout the school year we will bring you ideas, advice, tips, tools and the latest news that can help you explore, experiment and implement technology.  You can subscribe to our blog by email (Alert Me) or RSS feed.
 
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