The Flipped Classroom

Are you ready to flip your classroom? Thinking about using a less than traditional method of teaching in your class? After learning about the history of the “flipped classroom,” you will look at how the roles and expectations of students and teachers change when using this model. No longer are students using textbooks and sitting in rows with a chalkboard. Today’s generation is using the Internet and technology to approach learning. Teachers are facilitators and encourage learning through interacting with the students, not lecturing. The Flipped Classroom course will give you strategies and tips to effectively implement the model into your class.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Describe aspects of the flipped classroom
• Identify how to implement the flipped classroom
• Define the flipped-mastery classroom
• Recognize how to implement the flipped-mastery classroom

Module 1 - The Flipped Classroom

Module 2 - Why and How to Implement the Flipped Classroom

Module 3 - The Flipped-Mastery Classroom

Module 4 - Implementing the Flipped-Mastery Model

The Flipped Classroom Module 1

The Flipped Classroom

This module gives a brief history of the flipped classroom and how the designers of the approach began to implement it in their classrooms. We will take a look at the different types of students and their individual needs and how the flipped classroom can address many types of student needs and ensure that students receive a personalized education. Furthermore, students will learn how the flipped classroom can be tailored for mastery learning in all content areas.

• How Flipping Aids Personalization
• The Flipped-Mastery Class Begins
• The Flipped Classroom Structure
• The Teacher’s Role in a Flipped Class

The Flipped Classroom Module 2

Why and How to Implement the Flipped Classroom

The first part of this module gives several rationales for why the flipped classroom is an effective teaching method. It describes why the flipped classroom is good for students and teachers. In the second part of the module students will learn how to implement the approach. Details are given on how to make the necessary videos and the equipment and technology required. How to implement the flipped classroom for use with project based learning is also discussed.

• Flipping Speaks the Language of Today’s Students
• Flipping Helps Students of All Abilities to Excel
• Flipping Allows Teachers to Know Their Students Better
• Flipping Educates Parents

The Flipped Classroom Module 3

The Flipped-Mastery Classroom

This module introduces the concept of mastery learning and how the flipped classroom can be used to implement mastery learning. Characteristics of effective teachers who choose to use this approach are addressed. Also included is an outline of the key components of the flipped classroom and an in-depth discussion for making the case for the flipped-mastery model.

• A Quick Overview of Mastery Learning
• What Is a Flipped-Mastery Classroom?
• Components of a Flipped-Mastery Classroom
• The Mastery Model Teaches Students to Take Responsibility for Their Own Learning

The Flipped Classroom Module 4

Implementing the Flipped-Mastery Model

This module goes into detail about how to implement the flipped-mastery classroom, including topics such as: what to do on the first day of school, how to inform parents about the approach, teaching students how to watch and interact with the videos, and setting up the classroom for the flipped-mastery approach. There is also instruction on how to assess students to include formative and summative assessments. Finally, students will benefit from a section in the textbook that addresses common questions and concerns regarding the flipped classroom.

• What to Do on the First Day
• Find Out Which Students Are Ready for Self-Direction
• Inform Parents About the Model
• Require Students to Ask Interesting Questions

No prerequisites required.

All materials included in course.

Internet Connection

• Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.*

Hardware Requirements

• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

PC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Windows 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2019 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

MAC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Mac OS version 11 or higher
• Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Amazon Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Apple QuickTime Media Player