October 22nd

Flipped Classrooms

       I watched Todd's most recent webinar video on flipped classrooms.  His enthusiasm was contagious and made me excited to incorporate some of it into my future classroom.  As he stated though, it will be harder for me seeing as I want to be a high school English teacher and that is not as compartmentalized as math or science classes are.  But if I am able to use it for a lesson or two throughout the year I will consider that a small success in of itself.  His statistics of his student's success and  his assurance of their love for his class and over all style definitely makes me want to try it out in my own room.  Again, I would not be jumping in both feet first like Todd did but I would love to try to slowly incorporate it into my classroom.  I want my students to learn the material not just memorize answers for a test.  If they can fully grasp and understand the material than they will do fine on the test, especially if I do not make it seem like a huge deal.  

     

       One tip that I got from Todd that I found interesting was how he had all of his videos open from the very beginning so that his GT students could go ahead if they so desired.  He also leaves them open so that anyone can go back and re-watch in case they missed or forgot something.  This technique helps reach everyone in his inclusive classroom, no one feels like they are lagging behind and no one feels bored.  The pace is whatever the students needs to set for him or her self and I find that a great thing to use in any classroom.

      One question that I still have for Todd after all is said and done is how would he use this technique in an English classroom.  Though I can think of someways I would love to collaborate with him and see what he thinks as well.  

That's all I have for now!

TTFN Nikki