The Flipped Classroom

Peer into Aaron Sams' classroom as he explains why he flipped his classroom. Aaron Sams, along with Jonathan Bergmann were the first to flip their classes. The currently teach in Woodland Park Colorado and are writing a book about the Flipped Class.

[tiffanyme]

I love that you do not teach, but are the key to allow the students to learn your knowledge. I am learning through college at 29, it is not if the kids "get" the subject, but how they "get" the subject and apply it to life in other areas. I fully feel your teaching style will help the high school students in your classroom and give them a greater chance of retaining the information you have provided for them. I wish you the best of luck in your future!

[supmrdude]

This definitely works out for classes that are based on problem solving and experimentation, but probably not interactive classes or social studies.  I'm doing this flipped classroom method for the first time this year in Precalculus, a problem-solving based course, and it works out perfectly.  However I couldn't imagine it in my History class, where my teacher has to have us think critically about topics, or in my French class where learning comes from using the language.

[thebusynothing]

The flipped classroom was on of the worst experiences of my life because my instructors handled it poorly. The teachers would make us watch videos the night before class that they found online, and then the next day we would do some sort of lab. And during said lab, the teacher was all about helping us, but suddenly she enjoyed sitting at her computer much more. Teachers, please really think hard before considering this. Most students do not actually like it in my experience.

[sabrinaray]

Wonderful concept! I would love to see how the kids do in a flipped class. -I.M.

[growden]

A wonderful model. I can't wait to try this in my classroom.

[paulsparks]

I've done a flipped lesson once a weeks for my 5th graders. The engagement of the students has increased dramatically this year and I owe it all to flipping my classroom.

[hiphoplanla]

the atmosphere in classroom is so good : )

[manardakrory]

Amazing idea.... working on flipping my classroom this year, wish me luck :)

[punchbuggyblue]

Teacher directed curriculums and classrooms are comfortable for (bad) teachers. Because if you have to funnel-feed your students then they'll never challenge your knowledge. Great work being a true enabler of learning. We all learn best when we are self-motivated, and mentored.

[tomwylie]

Lol I get assigned to watch 4 vids like this and answer questions over email by my chem teacher.... over spring break... Thanks MacDowell :D... > {

[audhilly]

There are a few questions I have. 1) What do you do about students that don't have access to the internet and 2) In my school, a good 35-50% of students don't do HW. Does it matter to acquisition of the skill if they aren't getting the content of the lesson at home? and 3) How does this apply in an English classroom. Do you know anyone doing it?

[EmilyofREL]

as a struggling chemistry student who has a talking-head type of teacher, and as a lover of student-empowering education in general, I LOVE this idea!

[JonBergmann]

If anybody is interested in learning more about Flipping the Classroom, we are hosting a Flipped Classroom Conference June 16-18 2011. We also have various speaking engagements scheduled around the country. Find out more at the Flipped Ning

[ZachMacLurg]

@TheNumber2Pencil546 The point is, instead of lecturing, the teacher has time to go around and make sure every student understands everything, If anything, the teacher is more involved.

[mamacolynda]

Love the whole idea...The only thing that made me gasp was when the blond girl's long hair was fanned out toward the flame because it wasn't tied back. I'm wondering what the percentages of time are for in-class homework review vs. hands-on activities as seen in this clip?

[anzatzi]

found this link from a discussion of khan academy--this seems like a very impressive initiative. i wish author would discuss his thoughts on form factor--ie, are narrated videos intrinsically superior to text. I believe that is the case--although text will remain vital for reference and review.

[tymo]

My Physics teacher is doing this too. I'm not necessarily the type of kid that struggles in the classroom as is, but i actually do think it helps.

[cosineninja]

I think it's very cool. the fact that the students are responsible for watching the podcasts themselves means that they're more responsible for their learning, which is what education is and what it's supposed to be: students have to learn how to learn, while teachers are there to guide them through that process.
Hopefully this can be applied to all kinds of classes of varying difficulties

[ChuckleKing]

@hdwblade There is no extra time, all he did was "flip" the pattern routine. Instead of the traditional lecture during class then hw based on said lecture after school he lets them learn afterschool and then do hw/experiment during class, where he can tutor his students also.

[anlayhan]

That's my dream, for education to become more like this...