Flipping the Classroom: Need convincing? Want to get started?
The Flipped Classroom may sound like the education equivalent to Corn Flakes for supper, but for teachers wanting to provide individual attention to students, while still keeping lessons moving along, flipping might just allow you to double your teaching power.
My Big Campus makes it easy to flip your classroom. The wealth of video tutorials in the Resource Library, and the Flipped Classroom and Khan Academy and other Video Collections topics, have many of the resources you need to get started.
We're also supporting teachers in other ways. As part of that, we're inviting you to take part in a Webinar series scheduled for February 13 through 16. Virtual education expert Libby Lawrie will lead discussions with guests including assistant middle-school principal Jason Roseberry, tech integrator Joan Roehre, and some front-line teachers—tackling the whys and how-tos of flipping. You'll find registration links for each webinar below.
For those who can't attend the live presentations, we'll also be recording these for you to watch whenever it's convenient for you. We've also created a group discussion where you can share questions, ideas, and tips with your fellow educators.
Here's the schedule. Each webinar will be presented at two different times, to accommodate time zones and teaching schedules. Please note that you must register to attend.
Flipped Classroom: Straight Answers for You and Your Administrators
If the flipped classroom buzz has your head spinning, join us for a frank discussion about the pros and cons of flipping based on real-world implementations. Which concerns are legitimate? What can be overcome? What’s the payoff?
- Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PST: Click here to register
or
- Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM PST: Click here to register
Easy Steps for First-Time Flippers
Ready to try flipping some assignments? Learn what to flip, how to create an engaging video, how to deliver it, and how to hold your students accountable for more individualized learning.
- Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PST: Click here to register
or
- Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM PST: Click here to register
My team and I are pretty excited about this. Please let us know in the comments if you have questions, ideas, or experiences to share.