Varying Viewpoints of a Flipped Classroom

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Presented at ICG in Austin January 3, 2012

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JASON KERNAND

MIKE COBB

THE OAKRIDGE SCHOOL

Varying Viewpoints From A Flipped Classroom 

Teachers

Parents

Students

Administrators

What if?

Engagement

Involved

Collaboration

Communication

Feedback

Expertise

Competency

Critical ThinkingContent Mastery

Hands On Learning

Independence

Higher Level Thinking

Flexibility

Differentiation

Well rounded student Transparency

ResourcesRelevancy

Real World ScenariosCooperation

Artifacts

Demonstrated Learning

24/7 LearningAssessable

Flipped Classrooms:Three Examples

Middle School Math

Middle School Science

Upper School Economics

Why should we flip?Why should we flip?

� Engage students using tools they like and are already attracted to (podcasts, videos, blogs, etc.)

Why should we flip?Why should we flip?

Allow time for more

classroom, discussion, exploration

and cooperative

learning

� Create a resource that can be revisited

Why should we flip?Why should we flip?

Why should we flip?Why should we flip?

� To help differentiate instruction

Yea, But?

Obstacles for a Flipped classroom

Time constraints

Pressure from content

Next step...grade, AP exams, etc.

If it Ain’t broke...

Technology

Innovation

Novelty

Assessment

Internet filteringlack of control

New format

Push back

Long term

Evidence

homework

tracking student performance

Student motivation

Tradition

What are the obstacles to What are the obstacles to flipping?flipping?

� A philosophical shift from “sage on the stage” to “guide on the side” in the classroom

What are the obstacles to What are the obstacles to flipping?flipping?

� Evaluate your class goals to build a base that allows for student exploration and ownership

What are the obstacles to flipping?

� Be willing to try new things and evaluate your process

What the Teachers said…What the Teachers said…

� “Class time is regained, allowing more time for exploration, and hands-on activities”

� “Students come in with the questions now rather than me sending them home with them.”

What the Parents said…What the Parents said…

� “It so nice to have the chance to see the material my child is learning and be more involved”

� “Having resources for my child and for me as a parent is invaluable.”

What the Administrators What the Administrators said…said…

� “The transparency of a flipped classroom is extraordinary. You can see the learning occurring in each class.”

� “The cooperation and collaboration that students learn is a key part of our role as educators.”

What the kids said…What the kids said…� 20 of the 21 seniors like the format of the class and suggested keeping it next year

� Most thought it would work best in English and History (probably because of our format)

� Majority of students listened to 90% of the podcasts

� 18 of the 21 said the class discussions were much better or better than other classes

� Most students found the blogging useful and commenting not as much

What the kids said…What the kids said…

“I liked the idea of listening to podcasts instead of a lecture in class. This made it easier to discuss the information further.”

“the podcasts made it easier to take notes”

“actually understanding what was said during class”

“The constant ability to do work in class and ability to always look what ever you don’t know up”

What the kids said…What the kids said…

“The discussion and how much I ended up learning. Applying the concepts to real world

issues helped me remember them much better than if I would have just memorized from a book. Plus in the process I learned about a lot of things going on the world,

which I really enjoyed.”

What tools are available to “Flip” your instruction?

How Can I Extend the Walls of My Classroom

How Can I Extend the Walls of My Classroom

How Can I Extend the Walls of My Classroom

Resources

• flippedclass.com

• flipped-learning.com

• #flipclass

JASON KERN, jmkern@theoakridgeschool.org

@jasonmkern

MIKE COBBmcobb@theoakridgeschool.org

THE OAKRIDGE SCHOOL

Varying Viewpoints From A Flipped Classroom 

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