Click on the link below to read about flipped classrooms and to watch the CNN video: http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/18/my-view-flipped-classrooms-give-every-student-a-chance-to-succeed/Do you think the "flipped classroom" is the remedy that will reduce the large failure rate in our nation's schools? Post a comment explaining why or why not you think this strategy will work?
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According to Greg Green, the idea of a "flipped classroom" give every student the opportunity to succeed. In the particular school district that he belongs to, his students have high levels of failure rates because they are not paying attention, doing their homework, being disruptive or not coming to school at all. The problem is not the lack of money, but the structure of the school. The idea of the flipped classroom is when the teacher records he/her lectures and post it to the school website so that the students can watch it on their own time. This allows students to be active and continue the learning outside the classroom. Although I do believe that this model is a unique and interesting way for students to learn, I do not think that all students can learn this way. The schools may have innovative ways to increase the passing rates and fix behavioral problems, however not every district will benefit from this. I do not think we can rely on a flipped classroom idea to solve all of the problems we have with our school structure.
Do you think the "flipped classroom" is the remedy that will reduce the large failure rate in our nation's schools? Post a comment explaining why or why not you think this strategy will work?
According to Greg Green, the idea of a "flipped classroom" give every student the opportunity to succeed. In the particular school district that he belongs to, his students have high levels of failure rates because they are not paying attention, doing their homework, being disruptive or not coming to school at all. The problem is not the lack of money, but the structure of the school. The idea of the flipped classroom is when the teacher records he/her lectures and post it to the school website so that the students can watch it on their own time. This allows students to be active and continue the learning outside the classroom. Although I do believe that this model is a unique and interesting way for students to learn, I do not think that all students can learn this way. The schools may have innovative ways to increase the passing rates and fix behavioral problems, however not every district will benefit from this. I do not think we can rely on a flipped classroom idea to solve all of the problems we have with our school structure.
Do you think the "flipped classroom" is the remedy that will reduce the large failure rate in our nation's schools? Post a comment explaining why or why not you think this strategy will work?
According to Greg Green, the idea of a "flipped classroom" give every student the opportunity to succeed. In the particular school district that he belongs to, his students have high levels of failure rates because they are not paying attention, doing their homework, being disruptive or not coming to school at all. The problem is not the lack of money, but the structure of the school. The idea of the flipped classroom is when the teacher records he/her lectures and post it to the school website so that the students can watch it on their own time. This allows students to be active and continue the learning outside the classroom. Although I do believe that this model is a unique and interesting way for students to learn, I do not think that all students can learn this way. The schools may have innovative ways to increase the passing rates and fix behavioral problems, however not every district will benefit from this. I do not think we can rely on a flipped classroom idea to solve all of the problems we have with our school structure.
I sincerely admire the efforts of Detroit principal, Greg Green and his successful outcome. It is Unlike some of the extreme viewpoints of some of the blogs, we have responded to, where individuals thought it necessary to eliminate textbooks; or that children should use their i-pads at their own free will during class time. Greg Green's concept of a flipped classroom, maintains the solid foundation of a core curriculum, however some structural changes, altered the landscape of the quality of education that these students received. It impacted them positively, and therefore this can definitely be a strategy that other schools can adopt. This might be one of the antidote for repairing the brokenness of the education system. The success rate says it all. Since under this flipped classroom, students get a prerecorded version of the lecture before class time, they are better able to process the information. Also since students can have access to this info before and after school, or even during lunch, they have a better chance of being able to access the material at their own convenience. This is very beneficial to students who may not have the luxury of owning a computer at home. According to Greg Green, this levels the playing field, and therefore regardless of a child's socio-economic status, they have an equal opportunity to do well in school. Furthermore, the fact that students can do their homework in school is commendable. They receive the support from their teacher, as opposed to trying to figure it out on their own. This flipped classroom model has increased students scores, improved attendance, and decreased disciplinary action. It is therefore evident that this system has passed the test of time, and could definitely play a major role in correcting some of the educational issues, faced by schools.
I sincerely admire the efforts of Detroit principal, Greg Green and his successful outcome. It is Unlike some of the extreme viewpoints of some of the blogs, we have responded to, where individuals thought it necessary to eliminate textbooks; or that children should use their i-pads at their own free will during class time. Greg Green's concept of a flipped classroom, maintains the solid foundation of a core curriculum, however some structural changes, altered the landscape of the quality of education that these students received. It impacted them positively, and therefore this can definitely be a strategy that other schools can adopt. This might be one of the antidote for repairing the brokenness of the education system. The success rate says it all. Since under this flipped classroom, students get a prerecorded version of the lecture before class time, they are better able to process the information. Also since students can have access to this info before and after school, or even during lunch, they have a better chance of being able to access the material at their own convenience. This is very beneficial to students who may not have the luxury of owning a computer at home. According to Greg Green, this levels the playing field, and therefore regardless of a child's socio-economic status, they have an equal opportunity to do well in school. Furthermore, the fact that students can do their homework in school is commendable. They receive the support from their teacher, as opposed to trying to figure it out on their own. This flipped classroom model has increased students scores, improved attendance, and decreased disciplinary action. It is therefore evident that this system has passed the test of time, and could definitely play a major role in correcting some of the educational issues, faced by schools.
I believe that the “flipped classroom” is one way to reduce the high rates of failure seen in the nation’s schools. Although I don’t believe it will work on it’s own, I do believe that it will be greatly beneficial to students and allow them to develop and learn at their own pace. Students are in control of their learning, and when they come to school, they are ready to apply their knowledge to a different type of activity that enhances that knowledge they gained from the online lecture. They are seeing the benefits of their learning through hands on and individualized ways. I believe in today’s world, independence is something that students are lacking, and a flipped classroom not only supports and encourages students to be independent, it also encourages them to become responsible, life long learners inside and outside of the school building.
I think this idea of a flipped classroom is very much realistic and also more productive. The students would still have a type of homework, however, in this case its to expose themselves to a topic. How this topic is provided would depend on the school, grade, teacher, etc. Students could view a video, read a book/article, view a PowerPoint, etc. I have actually done this with my students are it works great. I ask my students to read their social studies textbook at home on a topic that we have not discussed in class. The students are to write two things that they learned, and one question that they have. In school the next day, the students share what they learned and discuss the questions that they have and we can work as a class or in groups to answer those questions. There is also more time for the students to apply their attained knowledge in someway. It could be in the form of a project or writing sample. I think this technique might be intimidating to some because it completely changes the role of the teacher. However, as technology gives us more opportunities to do things differently, we must make our time in the classroom count.
I have always liked the idea of a flipped classroom and feel that it does have the potential to decrease failure rates. When watching the videos, if the student does not understand something they can rewinds the video as many times as needed. Since the students already know what they are learning when they come into class, teachers can spend more time actually working with their students on problems and real-life applications which will keep the students more engaged and give them more practice. In math, I hear from many students that the material will make sense when going over it in class but as soon as they go home to do it themselves they are lost. By flipping the classroom, the students have more time to collaborate and more access to the teacher when doing problems. There is a flaw with the flipped classroom design which is why it is hard to get started. If the student does not watch the video(s), they will come into class very lost.
I like the idea of the flipped classroom and agree that it would be helpful for students to do their homework in school with a teacher's assistance. Like Principal Green said, it is a concept that is a work in progress and I think with a few changes it will be a great concept. I like the idea that students learn the material on their own then come into class and do the corresponding work with the professional teachers of the material, rather than the burden being on families at home. Many parents struggle to balance working, household responsibilities and helping their kids with homework on top of it. If parents, guardians and families were able to be relieved of the burden and stress from homework I think it would create positive energies about education at home as well as in school.
I do think it may be an issue for some students who may not have access to technology to watch these lectures, as well as some extra preparation from teachers to re-plan and record all of their lessons so that they can be accessed at home. Also, I think the lesson may not have a students full attention if they are supposed to be doing it on their own. Personally, I know I would only half pay attention to these videos due to various distractions at home.
I like the idea of the students getting direct answers from teachers on homework to reinforce the material right away, but also think them learning the material on their own to begin with could be problematic. Overall, I think this concept has great potential but some kinks need to be worked out before being implemented in other schools.
I think the idea of a flipped classroom can be effective for some students. I think it is an interesting idea in the sense that the school was having major problems and realized their instructional methods were no longer working. I think it's a great way to get students to want to learn especially since we are moving towards a world where technology is in every aspect of our lives. It gives the students a chance to use their technology in a positive way to enhance their education. I do though worry that was is motivating these unmotivated students to watch these videos. If the students weren't doing the work on their own what is going to get them to watch these videos that are now being uploaded rather than having lectures. It is a very interesting way of running a school and they have shown improvements which is what matters.
The flipped classroom is very interesting, it might work for some students but I agree with Gina when it comes to students with special needs it more complex. These children need constant guidance and also simply works. Doing homework in school might make it easier for students who doesn't have technology at home be able to do the work. What about if they not able to finish it because they have to be home at a certain time or they live far and they have to catch the bus. There are pros and cons to this.
I have to say that I do not agree 100% with the idea of a flipped classroom. I feel that in life it is always good idea to not mix business with pleasure. This means, when you are at home, there are many other things that need to get done such as cooking, cleaning and other chores as well as a lot of fun opportunites. I think it is always better to separate work and school this way you feel a sense of relaxation when you are not in school. I also feel that some parents will not be educated on the material enough to help their children if needed. There would also have to be a large amount of trust that the student is completing all the work and not just copying answers from the internet or their friends. If a student is not understanding the teacher may not realize until its too late. As it is, I am not even a big fan of homework because I feel like if a student is not understanding something and their parent can not help them then they are not learning.
The new idea of a flipped classroom can seem like a great idea and a new way of teaching, however it could sometimes be a little far fetched for some classrooms. Statistics do show that it can lead to a decrease in the failure rate. I do agree that the use of technology in the classroom is a great tool to increase motivation and learning. I do not think that technology alone would make all of the students pass. I think that technology should be used as an additional tool but not the only way for students to learn the new information. Another issue with the flipped classroom model is when it is time for students to take home what they learned, it may not be practical when not all students have access to technology or those resources at home. I think the idea of a flipped classroom could work in specific districts but definitely not for all. It is not a strategy that could be used across the board.
The new idea of a flipped classroom can seem like a great idea and a new way of teaching, however it could sometimes be a little far fetched for some classrooms. Statistics do show that it can lead to a decrease in the failure rate. I do agree that the use of technology in the classroom is a great tool to increase motivation and learning. I do not think that technology alone would make all of the students pass. I think that technology should be used as an additional tool but not the only way for students to learn the new information. Another issue with the flipped classroom model is when it is time for students to take home what they learned, it may not be practical when not all students have access to technology or those resources at home. I think the idea of a flipped classroom could work in specific districts but definitely not for all. It is not a strategy that could be used across the board. According to Greg Green, the idea of a "flipped classroom" give every student the opportunity to succeed. In the particular school district that he belongs to, his students have high levels of failure rates because they are not paying attention, doing their homework, being disruptive or not coming to school at all. The problem is not the lack of money, but the structure of the school. The idea of the flipped classroom is when the teacher records he/her lectures and post it to the school website so that the students can watch it on their own time. This allows students to be active and continue the learning outside the classroom. Although I do believe that this model is a unique and interesting way for students to learn, I do not think that all students can learn this way. The schools may have innovative ways to increase the passing rates and fix behavioral problems, however not every district will benefit from this. I do not think we can rely on a flipped classroom idea to solve all of the problems we have with our school structure.
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