ED124 - Flipping Your Classroom
This course will provide you with a basic overview of the background of an innovative instructional strategy called the Flipped Classroom. This instructional strategy is gaining popularity and differs from traditional instructional strategies. This course will discuss the background, driving factors, benefits, barriers, theoretical grounding, how to prepare to flip your classroom, and the components of the Flipped Classroom. The impact on student learning will also be discussed in addition to instructor preparation and the future of the Flipped Classroom.
Course Reviews
Course Rating
"Great course!! I hope to be able to put this to use."
"Awesome ideas and great way to progress the learning aspects."
"This was probably the most interesting course I have taken so far at MaxKnowledge. Very interesting topic!!"
"I learned a lot from this course and I look forward to implementing new strategies."
"Important topic, as education must change and reach students that may not learn sufficiently in a traditional lecture-based environment."
"I really enjoyed this course and it gave me some wonderful ideas and info to review and discuss with my fellow instructors."
"This is one of the best courses I have taken. The content was presented in such a way that I am now excited to see how I can implement a "flipped classroom". I look forward to participating in the lounge to see how others have succeeded in this area."
"It is a great class for new and experienced instructors. I learned a lot about the value of flipped classrooms and technology. "
"Great course. We currently employ some of these strategies since so much of our course material now comes with online companions, but this course helps to understand why flipping works with added technology and how to utilize it to better serve the students. Excited about fully implementing! "
"This was an outstanding course, probably the best one I've taken so far. I plan on using many of the concepts discussed. "
"This course really enlightened me in the hybrid/blended classroom learning methodology. I do think it can be of advantage to this institution and to our student population as a whole. "
"I really enjoyed this course. We have worked in our program to try and get the students more engaged and have implemented parts of this method, but this course showed me where we can improve the practice."
"I LOVED this course! I am excited to implement these strategies."
"I really enjoyed learning about the flipped classroom. I am going to try to do some pre-recorded lectures and use more class time as lab/activity learning time. Our campus is moving toward more blended or online learning and I feel talking this course will help me with that transition."
"The course was very informative and developed in a very organized manner. Highly recommended to all educators."
"This course was very well organized and provided great insight into the flipped classroom."
"Great information that I will be using to enhance myself and my students engagement in learning."
"I think this was one of the best courses I have taken."
"This is very interesting course and will help Instructors to be more innovative ."
"I have never flipped a class before but after completing this course, I would consider giving it a try."
"I finally understand the concept of flipping the classroom. I can see it has its advantages in promoting student interaction and learning. I am eager to apply principles that I have learned in this class to my own courses."
"I really enjoyed this course and have recommended it to my peers. "
"I found this course very helpful for future instructional courses in the future. I plan on utilizing this technique in the future as I have noticed students moving into the technological resources for higher educational purposes. "
"Very informative course with a variety of great new methods to incorporate into my teaching! "
"After taking this course, I understand better what is meant by the flipped classroom and have ideas about where to try it."
"Great course!"
"I am excited to see technology offering a more efficient learning format for students to engage them more and allow more time for teachers to help assimilate their content into a deeper understanding"
"I enjoyed the content. It will make a difference in my practice. I am intrigue by the course subjects and look forward to taking more courses."
"Very good course. Highly recommend taking this course and implementing this method."
"The course was exceptionally well-articulated and concise, providing clear insights and practical strategies. The structure and content have equipped me with the tools and knowledge necessary to successfully implement a flipped classroom model. I am confident that the skills I’ve gained will be invaluable as I move forward, helping me create a more engaging and effective learning environment for my students."
Course Structure
Course Format
- Can Start Anytime
- Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
- 4 Hours of Activities
Completion Requirements
- Study Course Content
- Pass ALL Required Quizzes
Certificate of Completion
- 4 Hours of Continuing Education
- Available for download at the end of the course
Technology Requirements
- A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
- Adobe Flash Player
- Speakers or headphones
Course Objectives
Module 1: Background of the Flipped Classroom
- Define key words to explain the flipped classroom.
- Explain the background of the flipped classroom.
- Discuss the core elements and driving factors of the flipped classroom.
- List the stakeholders in the flipped classroom.
Module 2: Flipped Classroom Advantages and Barriers
- Describe the differences between the traditional and flipped classroom.
- List the advantages and benefits of the flipped classroom.
- List the issues and barriers involved with the flipped classroom.
- Discuss Bloom's Taxonomy and the impact the flipped classroom has on learning.
Module 3: Components of the Flipped Classroom
- Describe the flipped classroom model.
- Discuss the theoretical background of the flipped classroom.
- Describe what happens inside and outside the flipped classroom.
- List the components of an effective flipped classroom.
- Explain the technology tools utilized in the flipped classroom.
Module 4: Future of the Flipped Classroom
- Explain instructor adaptations for the flipped classroom.
- Describe how to prepare the instructor for the flipped classroom.
- Explain how instructors move from content provider to facilitator of learning.
- Provide a summary of steps to transform learning through a flipped classroom.
- Describe the future of the flipped classroom.
Module 5: Community TV
- NA
Lounge Group
This course provides you with a lifelong peer-to-peer learning opportunity through a specific Performance Group created within the Career College Lounge, a learning community of career college professionals. This allows you to learn and share with your peers at any time you want, even after you complete the course.
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