The Flipped Classroom is a teaching model that reverses the traditional approach. Instead of listening to lectures in class and doing homework at home, students first learn content at home, often through videos, and then apply that knowledge during classroom activities. This method allows students to learn at their own pace, makes class time more interactive, and encourages collaboration. Teachers benefit too — they can spend more time helping students who need support and guide learning rather than lecture. Flipping also saves time, as lessons don’t need to be repeated. It supports equal learning opportunities, especially for students without extra help at home. 

This video introduces the SAMR model by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, which helps teachers evaluate how they use technology in the classroom. The model has four levels: Substitution (tech replaces a tool with no change), Augmentation (tech adds simple improvements), Modification (tech changes the task), and Redefinition (tech enables new, previously impossible tasks). Using an example of creative writing, the video shows how tech use evolves at each level—from typing stories to creating multimedia projects. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on how technology transforms learning and supports higher-order thinking skills like analysing and creating.