Week 7 - Bended and Flipped Learning

Blended Learning / Flipped classroom

EdPuzzle homework - oops.

Have a look.  It might be a good tool to use.  Can pause video etc.

tag posts with #flippedclassroom1…

Blended model looks more at equitable model - in class flip.

Four pillars of flipped learning

• flexible environment
• shift in learning culture
• intentional content
• professional educators

http://www.flippedlearning.org/review

Need purpose (edpuzzle)

need to teach the parents how to use video as a teaching tool

interactive

start small…

https://thejournal.com/Articles/2013/11/18/9-Video-Tips-for-a-Better-Flipped-Classroom.aspx

Inclass flipping

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipped-classroom-in-class-version-jennifer-gonzalez

• video becomes 1 station in your class

Stations

• video of learning
• memory game using known facts
• reading in pairs to reinforce what they already know
• craft lesson - quick and simple
• drama station that allows kids to act out the learning
• focussed written work based on the learning viewed in the video

Teacher interacts with students at each station, especially at the written station.

Stations could be used over one lesson block or over several days in shorter blocks.

TedEd - create lessons

Blended Learning - http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-definitions-and-models/

• lots of flip happens in the classroom
• online courses are becoming much much more popular
• khan academy - masses of stuff from early level one
• the physical classroom moves beyond the walls
• can move learning out to become real world and tactile

Pick a path learning

Blendspace - tool

Short guide.  It’s a drag and drop canvas for videos, test docs etc.  Students can access the info from here.

USE THIS!!

TASK: Create a flipped or blended lesson for the first couple weekback at school

Use

• Blendspace  Saintkaren  BlendspacePassw0rd
• TEDED
• Edpuzzle

Leading online discussions

Twitter - encourages brevity

• know who it is
• allows replies and hashtags
• supports weblinks…

Terminology - http://sandesaimond.hubpages.com/hub/Twitter-Terminology-101

#edchatNZ

#engchatNZ

#kidsedchatNZ

#mathschatNZ

#scichatNZ

#mindlabED  @NZMindlab   edchatnz.com/getting-started

use tweetdeck

LDC Course Notes Week 7

When leading students through new or unfamiliar online learning environments it is important for the teacher to establish a strong social presence so that they feel a similar sense of community and group cohesion. 

When leading a group of students online it is essential that consideration be given to cognitive presence issues that includes; pre-knowledge of the students' knowledge at the point of commencement, preferred delivery methodologies for presenting work, adequate time and skills for self reflection and regular integration of small group discussions (either online or offline).

Twitter Terminology 101 (see http://sandesaimond.hubpages.com/hub/Twitter-Terminology-101)

• Tweet
• @ (precedes a Twitter user name you are referring to)
• Retweet (RT)
• Modified Tweet (MT)
• Reply
• Direct Message (DM)
• Follower
• Hashtags or # (precede a topic)

Mind Lab Twitter

• Handle: #NZMindLab
• Hashtag: #mindlabED

#edChatNZ 

See: http://www.edchatnz.com/getting-started

Twitter Tips for Teachers (see http://www.educationreview.co.nz/magazine/november-2013/10-twitter-tips-for-teachers/#.Vcw7Xvmqqko)

• Use TweetDeck
• The power of the hashtag
• Join the #edchatNZ club
• Make use of lists
• Saving tweets for a rainy day
• Teaching with Twitter

Leading Online Discussions (see http://learningworkshop.mindedge.com/2014/04/30/leading-online-discussions/)

• Establish the parameters
• Connect topic material but challenge students to think critically
• Encourage all learners to participate with incentives
• Praise learner posts that contribute to a discussion
• Guide off-topic conversations back to the question at hand
• Ask students to describe appropriate real world experiences
• Don’t overly interject - pick your spots judiciously

DCL Course Notes Week 7

Four Pillars of Flipped Learning

Flipped learning requires

• Flexible environments
• a shift in Learning culture
• Intentional content
• Professional educators

from Hamdan, McKnight, McKnight & Arfstrom (2013)

Tips for a better flipped classroom (see http://tinyurl.com/tml9tipsflip)

1. Devise a flipped strategy
2. Start small
3. Get student buy-in
4. Teach parents, too
5. Teach students how to watch videos (Really!)
6. Encourage (don't punish) students
7. Don't use videos as the only engagement tool
8. Make videos short and interactive
9. Find fellow flippers

In-Class Flipping (See http://tinyurl.com/tmlflip)

Besides the fact that it avoids the home-related problems of a traditional flip, the In-Class Flip has other advantages as well:

• The teacher can observe whether students are really watching. 
• The initial exposure to the video content has a better chance to sink in.
• Hardware is (presumably) safer. 

In-Class Flipping is not without its own challenges:

• It doesn't make for tidy one-period lesson plans. 
• More preparation is required at the beginning. .
• Technically, you don’t "gain" more class time.

Blended Models (see http://tinyurl.com/tmlblended)

These blended learning models come from the Clayton Christensen Institute

• Rotation model 
  
  • Station Rotation 
  • Lab Rotation
  • Flipped Classroom
• Flex model 
• A La Carte model 
• Enriched Virtual model