In this course, I am most proud of the flipped video from Module 5. At first, I didn't know how or where to begin. Flipping my classroom wasn't something I ever considered, but watching the Jon Bergmann video from the resources helped immensely. He brought up two key points to consider when flipping a classroom: 1) Maximize face-to-face class time; 2) Build in interactivity. No matter what I decided to do, I knew I had to incorporate those two ideas. In order to address point #1, I used the flipped video as a way to reinforce concepts the students didn't get the first go around; therefore, I used the flipped video as a "ticket" for a retake, but it could also have been a reinforcement of a standard or even some sort of assessment. In order to include interactivity (point #2), I included Jeopardy music that played along to some practice problems. I suppose my element of interactivity could have been more creative, perhaps a game or a more surprising element, but there's always next time, right?
What I also loved about this project is that it allowed me to incorporate elements I have already learned in my technology courses and even try my hand at something new. For the first time, I used an outside source (Slides Carnival) to obtain a free Google Slides theme and I used Google Drawings to create a video from an image. (This was how I inserted my Jeopardy music.) Also, for the first time, I used Google Drawings to turn some complex images I created into jpegs. For a middle-aged person like myself, I was mighty impressed I pulled it off.
I don't know if I want to flip my entire classroom, but I am in love with the idea of using flipped videos to reteach at home.
Erika, I loved the hook of bunny hops and bunny ears you included. The slide deck format was a great way to create a visual tool for students to access as review or could be used a preview also.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Erika,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your love of flipping the class/flipped videos. It does allow for more time in class spent on helping studnets with concepts and creating more interactive face-face contact. I did a flipped video on how to thread a sewing machine, and my studnets came in the next day prepared to start sewing right away! I want to continue flipping my classroom and creating videos for the future!
Hi Erika! I completely forgot about the flipped instruction activity until you reminded me of it in your post, and I already used it twice already in my PLTW class.
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