#22- Discuss the Flipped Classroom

This is a topic that I had to do some research on before writing about.  I'd heard about Kahn Academy and other programs like it, and I'd herd the term the flipped classroom, but didn't really know what it was.

So I decided to watch a few videos to learn more. 

Little did I know that the flipped classroom has a video component to it.  The flipped classroom is a model that some teachers use to differentiate and deliver instruction.  The instructors film a video with the daily lesson.  Students can watch the lecture where ever and whenever.  Students come in to class with questions to help guide instruction the next day.  The flipped classroom allows students to engage and promote their own learning. 

The first video is interesting because it explains what the flipped video isn't.  I was surprised to learn that the Kahn Academy is NOT like the flipped classroom because classroom teachers are the ones who are the creators of the videos. 

The goal of the flipped classroom is for students to come to class with prior knowledge of the content already established.  While in the classroom, the teacher provides meaningful learning opportunities for the students to go further with the content presented in the videos.  It allows the teacher to assist students where needed, to clear up any misconceptions, and it allows the students to play the "learner" instead of playing "school."