How and Why I Flip My Chemistry Classroom | Teacher Inspiration - Episode 1 | MsRazz ChemClass

[@zachariahkovac2048]

I am getting my BS in chemistry and exploring different job options. I don't know if you have a video on this already but I would love to know what got you into it. Thanks.

[@msrazzchemclass]

My chemistry teacher in high school inspired me to become a chemistry teacher. I would recommend you observe some chemistry classes at your local high school. That will give you some insight if this career is for you. Best of luck!

[@weslapila2023]

Great video and a great strategy! I teach chem as well, and was wondering how this past year went for you with flipping your chem classes. I would like to start flipping, but probably start small. Were there areas of content that worked better than others?

[@msrazzchemclass]

Hi Wes! Thanks so much for watching! I felt like I did a much better job communicating expectations to my students last year. The students were far more compliant with taking notes and engaging with the video content appropriately. I found that my students benefited from all types of content being taught in this manner, but by far content that taught a skill such as dimensional analysis, students has the most success. I believe this was because I could devote all of my class time to problem solving and practice on whiteboards. I hope that helps! :)

[@weslapila2023]

@@msrazzchemclass Yes, it does. Thanks so much!

[@supruwoman]

Do you give the students your guided notes for the videos? Or do you find it more effective for them to take their own notes?

[@msrazzchemclass]

Hello! I think both ways work well. But I do have my students take their own notes.

[@supruwoman]

What do you do if a student hasn't watched the video? Do they watch it in class instead of the in-class activity?

[@msrazzchemclass]

Exactly. They are not prepared to participate in the class activity, so the natural consequence would be that they have to complete the work. I hope that makes sense.

[@jamiemitchell240]

Hi! Would you be willing to share your list of expectations and norms here in the comments? Thanks- fellow Chem teacher :)

[@msrazzchemclass]

Hi Jamie. Sure, I'm happy to share. If you are interested in taking my flipped learning course I am offering professional development: www.teacherpreproom.com/courses/flip-like-an-expert If you just want my norms, you can go to msrazzchemclass.com and sign up for the newsletter. You'll gain access to my free resource library which has these norms available for download. Enjoy!