Should you FLIP?
Using the Flipped
Classroom to
Enhance Learning
Dr. Karen Clark, Assistant Professor Science
Objectives
• Introduce flipped classroom model
• Discuss flipped pros and cons
• Share a flipped science lab and
students’ perception
• Discuss current flip project
• Tools available
What is the Flipped Classroom ?
Pedagogical model which combines traditional practices of
learning with virtual learning. Value of a flipped class is
repurposing the use of time in class (Educause, 2012).
Wait…is this a new concept?
The flipped classroom is NOT
• Khan Academy
• Replacing teachers with videos
• A way to cram more information in
• Students spending all of their time
staring at a computer screen
Pros to Flipped Model
• Students approach material at
their own pace
• Students are held responsible
for their learning
• Devote classroom time to
difficult concepts
• Active learning, problem based,
case study activities
• Higher Bloom’s
• Absence, sickness, flat tire,
Grandma died… again
Cons to Flipped Model
• TIME required for both instructor &
student
• Culture shift for students
• Loss of “stage” control
• No immediate feedback
• Loss of “personality”
• Motivation of student
• Technology issues
• RISK!!!
Flipped Microbiology Laboratory
• Example PowerPoint
http://my.brainshark.com/Gram- Staining-723450174
Example Video Using Flip Camera
Example Quiz
Surveying for Student Perception
The survey consisted of 10 questions:
4 pertained to student learning
3 pertained to student preparedness
2 pertained to the use of technology
1 pertained to time spent out of class
Of the 22 students in the microbiology class, 16 completed
the survey.
Student Survey
Table 2. Being able to watch the video demonstrations
increased my abilities to achieve the learning objectives
Agreed/Disagreed
Number of Student responses
Percentage
Strongly Agreed
14
88
Agreed
2
13
Neutral
0
0
Disagreed
0
0
Strongly Disagreed
0
0
Student Survey
Table 5: By being able to watch a video of the lab
technique prior to performing the technique, I felt
prepared for the lab experience.
Agreed/Disagreed
Number of Student responses
Percentage
Strongly Agreed
9
56
Agreed
7
44
Neutral
0
0
Disagreed
0
0
Strongly Disagreed
0
0
Student Survey
Table 10: I spent more time on out-of-class assignments in
this class than I would in a traditional lecture class.
Agreed/Disagreed
Number of Student responses
Percentage
Strongly Agreed
3
19
Agreed
4
25
Neutral
4
25
Disagreed
5
31
Strongly Disagreed
0
0
Current Project - BIOL 122 Anatomy & Physiology II
Pedagogical tool incorporated with
traditional lecture
10 minute video segments
Quizzes
In Class Group Activities:
• Flow charts
• Concept mapping
• Critical thinking questions
• Case studies
Use as review outside of class
Camtasia Studio
Areas to Consider Flipping
Should you flip?
The Tools of the Flip
* http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html
http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate.html
http://www.showme.com/
http://www.educreations.com/
http://camstudio.org/
www.blogger.com
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/08/keith-hughes-explains-howto-make.html#.UgFN2JK1HUk
Comments
References
EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative | EDUCAUSE.edu. (2012, February).
EDUCAUSE Homepage | EDUCAUSE.edu. Retrieved February 2, 2013, from
http://educause.edu/eli
Kachka, P. (2012, October 23). Understanding the Flipped Classroom: Part 1 |
Faculty Focus. Effective Teaching Strategies for the College Classroom |
Faculty Focus. Retrieved February 2, 2013, from
http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technologyarticles/understanding-the-flipped-classroom-part-1/
The Flipped Classroom. (2012). Higher Education's First Active Learning
Platform/Echo360. Retrieved February 2, 2013, from http://www.echo360.com
Tucker, B. (2012). The Flipped Classroom. Education Next, 12(1). Retrieved
February 2, 2013 from http://educationnext.org/the-flipped-classroom/