For April’s first #EdmodoChat, WiseWire and Kate Baker joined us for a discussion about Flipping the Classroom.
Kate Baker started the conversation with a quick icebreaker.
#EdmodoChat – ICEBREAKER: When you tell someone you are thinking about flipping your classroom what do they think you are doing? Add a gif that connects 🙂 pic.twitter.com/kUHwaygv6i
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
Frankly, most non-flippers don't really know what it means so:#edmodochat pic.twitter.com/5D4QGBPQIM
— Andrew Swan (@flipping_A_tchr) April 2, 2018
After that, WiseWire posed the question: What does it mean to flip your classroom? How do you even define flipped learning?
Q1: #EdmodoChat – What is flipped learning? What does it mean to flip your classroom?
— Wisewire (@WisewireEd) April 2, 2018
A1 the Flipped Learning Network's definition of flipped learning works for me! Flipping the classroom is more than watching videos! #edmodochat pic.twitter.com/hTn9mIJWm0
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
A1 The framework for flipped learning is based on 4 pillars. Each area has a specific focus for maximize student learning and classroom culture. #edmodochat pic.twitter.com/0ThoJ2ZKkF
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
A1: To me it means allowing ss to take charge of their learning. Giving them the responsibility to prepare themselves and free time to provide opportunities for classroom experiences #edmodochat
— Mariana Garcia (@MarianaGSerrato) April 2, 2018
After that, the discussion turned to personal experiences that teachers had with flipping their own classrooms.
Q2: #Edmodochat – Have you tried flipping your classroom before? What subject and grade? Was it successful? pic.twitter.com/BbORcCb9a1
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
A2 yes, years ago with Spanish 2 and 3, now with all levels of Spanish, way more successful the past couple of years, #edmodochat
— Rachelle Dene Poth (@Rdene915) April 2, 2018
A2 I've been flipping my 9th grade ELA classes for 6+ years. I use videos for direction instruction (Flip 101) and lots of group learning activities with Explore-Flip-Apply design. I am not the sage on the stage! #edmodochat pic.twitter.com/Y8l9AYD3Bh
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
Q3: #EdmodoChat – What are some pros/cons to flipping your classroom? pic.twitter.com/f4d6sPfEYX
— Wisewire (@WisewireEd) April 2, 2018
A3. Pros: Students get huge advantages to working on math problems with other students and their teacher. You can eliminate the moment when a kid gives up because they get stuck.
Getting stuck isn't an option when they're working with you! #Edmodochat
— Joseph H. (@edmoj0e) April 2, 2018
A3 one overlooked benefit: for students on IEPs, esp for ADD and LD… and also to improve connections with special educators! (I have ~30% of Ss on IEP or 504 plan) #EdmodoChat
— Andrew Swan (@flipping_A_tchr) April 2, 2018
#Edmodochat A3 Cons: Tech issues, Training requirements, Stakeholders’ lack of involvement, Ss’ levels in ICT & ESL.
— 𝔖𝔱𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔞 𝔐𝔞𝔯𝔦𝔰 𝔅𝔢𝔯𝔡𝔞𝔵𝔞𝔤𝔞𝔯 (@SMBerdaxagar) April 2, 2018
With the how of flipped learning taken care of, discussion turned to the why. Why should teachers flip their classrooms anyway?
Q4: #EdmodoChat – How can flipping your classroom promote better student-teacher interaction? pic.twitter.com/EmRWSmWWyC
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
time time time time time, for relationship relationship relationship, differentiate differentiate #edmodochat https://t.co/qMJ83wpKVt
— matthew moore (@matthew_t_moore) April 2, 2018
A4 I am able to create stations in my classroom, or do more activities that are hands on/interactive, and I spend the time moving around, working with groups, indiv Ss, every day, Ss are engaged, better relatshps, classroom culture + #edmodochat
— Rachelle Dene Poth (@Rdene915) April 2, 2018
A4: When a student has to sit and get all the time it is hard to create a student/teacher relationship, but with a #FlippedClassroom it encourages more individualized interactions #Edmodochat pic.twitter.com/WTxsXx5ogr
— Autumn Ottenad (@ssseason7) April 2, 2018
Q5: #EdmodoChat – How can flipping assist in personalizing student learning experience? pic.twitter.com/2OpWQM48bR
— Wisewire (@WisewireEd) April 2, 2018
A5 Gamified-flipped learning is also fun! I use @edmodo to gamify my Odysssey-Greek Mythology unit. Ss check off completed tasks in @edmodo on a paper gameboard #edmodochathttps://t.co/d2iKdk3Vn1 pic.twitter.com/9tXNdceX30
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
One added benefit of flipping the classroom is how it makes project-based learning (PBL) easier.
Q6: #EdmodoChat – How can flipping the classroom lend a hand in the exploration of project-based learning #PBL? pic.twitter.com/wY2f1hF1iE
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
Projects done well require a buy-in from the students working on the project. The students with a vested interested (ie: part of chosing/molding project) aided by #flipclass helps here. #EdmodoChat A6
— Ken Bauer Favel (@ken_bauer) April 2, 2018
A6: #PBL and #flippedlearning can go hand-in-hand if presented by a professional educator. It would really lend itself to inquiry-based exploration #Edmodochat https://t.co/FlhlqUnJtR pic.twitter.com/kNwauJfgZI
— Autumn Ottenad (@ssseason7) April 2, 2018
The last questions asked teachers about their favorite tools and managing a flipped classroom.
Q7: #EdmodoChat – What does a flipped classroom do for classroom culture and management? pic.twitter.com/DIsv026jRp
— Wisewire (@WisewireEd) April 2, 2018
A7. My classroom culture really improved because students got more time to get to know each other, me, and their own strengths and weaknesses. We were far more open and the classroom became a place they associated with work, not lecture. #Edmodochat
— Joseph H. (@edmoj0e) April 2, 2018
A7: A simple thing, being able to move around the class helps classroom management. Getting to know the students better helps course culture. #EdmodoChat #FlippedClassroom
— 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐄𝐝.𝐃. (@PhilipPulley) April 2, 2018
Q8: #EdmodoChat – What are your favorite tech tools for flipped learning? pic.twitter.com/giS4X7uOW1
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
A8) An interactive video platform such as @playposit or @edpuzzle is a MUST for a #FlippedClassroom, & a digital social classroom like @edmodo is essential to host all the materials, links, & resources students will need both in & beyond the walls of my classroom #EdmodoChat
— MisterHFan (@MisterHFan) April 2, 2018
A8: I loved using @khanacademy and @Smarthistory videos when I had content I could share with my students. #Edmodochat #FlippedClassroom David, Oath of the Horatii https://t.co/NeihBPl3UR
— Autumn Ottenad (@ssseason7) April 2, 2018
As the chat came to an end, we wanted to thank WiseWire and Kate Baker for moderating the discussion and providing resources.
A8 REMEMBER: #flipclass isn't about the tool or the video. Flipped learning is about the LEARNING WITH YOUR STUDENTS. #edmodochat 🤓🤩⭐️
— Kate Baker (@KtBkr4) April 2, 2018
Thank you so much! #Edmodochat twitter conversations are wonderful for Edmodo to learn about the latest in the education field. Thanks to our hosts @KtBkr4 & @WisewireEd pic.twitter.com/mhNCJLHCeL
— Edmodo (@edmodo) April 2, 2018
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