In Xplo Tech we use flip learning to squeeze as much as we can into the lessons we have with our groups. Students watch videos at home or in class to reinforce learning. The 'in-flip' model where students watch the videos in class is more commonly used in the workshop setting.
They can learn at their own pace, or catch up if they have been away.
All this leads to is more time the teacher has to spend with the students.
Traditional classroom
In the traditional classroom, the teacher delivers new learning to the students face-to-face. Students listen, interact, take notes, and then consolidate new knowledge during homework or followup tasks.
Flipped classroom
In the flipped classroom, students do the basic learning prior to working with the teacher and then cover the applied learning and any problems in class. This means there is less passive learning in class and more active and personalised learning. Students access a teacher-created website and/or watch teacher-created/sourced videos on their devices. They are able to stop and rewind the information as often as they need until they understand the concept.
Class time is freed up for:
Students personalise their learning
Students can access instruction anytime, anywhere on their devices. They can return to the instructional material, pause, rewind, and playback as often as needed to develop understanding. This gives students control over their learning.
The teacher is available to help students with higher level learning
Teachers have more time during class to focus on higher-order thinking, personalise learning, and assist students understanding.
Absent students don't miss out on key content (Especially relevant in an intermediate specialist setting)
Because you have made key content available online, helping absent students catch up on missed lessons can be as simple as giving them the links to your online materials.
Whānau can engage with their child's learning
Providing whānau with access to your flipped classroom and encouraging them to watch your instructional videos and discuss the content with their child fosters engagement with their child's learning, as well as helping to clarify learning.
Inclusive
Some barriers to learning are removed. Students are provided with multiple means of representation on a website, they are able to control the pace they learn, and where and when they learn.
Promotes independent learning
Students can work at their own pace and personalise their learning. Students who need to spend more time on a particular topic can use the resources made available to them to master content and revisit content as often as needed. Flipping the classroom can help students take ownership over their learning.
Promotes digital fluency
Many flipped learning tasks are supported by LMSs, chat forums, and other online tools. Putting learning materials online and encouraging students to collaborate using digital technologies, select tools for presenting and sharing their learning supports the development of digital fluency.
Reference: TKI