Many of you are wanting to, or are being told you need to "flip" your classroom. One problem, you have no clue what that means. In a nutshell, the flipped model works under the premise that the lecture component of the lesson is done outside of the classroom. This leaves the "homework" to be done in class so that students have more time to ask questions and seek individual help on the topic. Look at the infographic below for a little bit more information. You may need to open it in another screen to get it large enough to view all of it clearly. Created by Knewton and Column Five Media This graphic gives some of the details about the benefits of used a flipped lesson. But the question remains, "How?" Here are some tips to help you along the way. 1. Take your normal lesson that you plan to use in class. 2. Find or make a video to go with that lesson. Here is one tool for recording a lesson. 3. Once you find the video, sha...
Being an educator is not for the faint of heart. People are always telling you that it can't be done. As teachers you rise to the challenge, not out of defiance or rebellion, but because you have a source of strength that allows you to do what needs to be done. This blog will focus on honing your craft, developing strength as a teacher. That way when others tell you it can't be done, you boldly respond, "Wait...Hold my chalk!"