SUMMARY
Have you ever walked away from a class thinking you understood the content, just to blank out while trying to apply what you learned? Or perhaps you get the same question over and over from students about a concept you thought you covered well in class? Why did this happen? A flipped learning strategy may help you solve these problems.
What is flipped learning?
Flipped learning is an instructional strategy where lecture content is delivered outside of class (often via video) and in-class time is dedicated to exercises, projects, and discussions that deepen students' understanding and engagement with the material. This approach fosters active learning and allows teachers to provide personalized support to students during class.
Review the 5-minute video below to learn about flipped learning from the founder of the strategy themselves. Flipped Learning was developed by K-12 teachers, so you will hear references to K-12 students and course work. While the student body may be different, the principles are the same.
Consider the following questions when reviewing this video:
- What is Flipped Learning?
- What are some ways you can use your face-to-face time using a Flipped Learning model?
- What are some ways you can hold your students accountable to doing the pre-class work?
- What is a good starting point for determining how to get started with Flipped Learning?